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M316 SAO

1995 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,423 mi
Last recorded131,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Nissan Cabstar119,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM316 SAO
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,423 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 129,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,312 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 125,312 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 122,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 119,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 117,425 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 117,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 115,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 115,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,925 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 109,408 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 109,362 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,817 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 104,285 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 104,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 100,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,455 miles

general cab main steel/frame construction

Pass 22 Jun 2005 91,334 miles

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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M316 SAO is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M316 SAO, 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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M316 SAO is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 17 February 1995.

Is M316 SAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M316 SAO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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