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M288 RKG

1995 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

135,086 mi
Last recorded135,086 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Nissan Cabstar119,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 RKG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 135,086 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 126,186 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 126,186 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 117,878 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 117,878 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 110,168 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 110,168 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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M288 RKG is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 119,346 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M288 RKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M288 RKG is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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