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M40 OWE

1998 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

168,472 mi
Last recorded168,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 OWE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 168,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lamps slightly bad earth o/s/r and n/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2022 162,586 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 162,586 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 158,863 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 158,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 153,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tipper chassis corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 151,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 150,531 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 150,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 150,493 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 148,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 148,134 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 143,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

play in front steering joints

Pass 5 Feb 2013
Pass 13 Jan 2012 127,173 miles

n/s+o/s under cab chassis corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 117,591 miles

Vehicle failed re-test on inadequate welding.This test welding heavily undersealed.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 117,589 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 117,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,066 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 108,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 102,732 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 102,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 98,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1)both main chassis rails in poor condition, 2)both rear chassis extenion poorly welded, 3)n/s mirror cracked, 4)both main chassis rails overpanted with underseal

Pass 13 Nov 2007 98,556 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

minor chassis corrosion

slight play steering joints

Fail 13 Nov 2007 98,556 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

minor chassis corrosion

slight play steering joints

Pass 28 Sep 2006 95,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate cracked

n/s mirror glass cracked

tempory fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2006 95,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front regristration plate cracked

n/s mirror glass cracked

tempory fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2005 87,884 miles

room in near side front steering iddler

Fail 13 Sep 2005 87,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side rear tyre 2mm tread left

room in near side front steering iddler

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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M40 OWE is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 103,090 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 M40 OWE, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M40 OWE is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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