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M496 CLF

1995 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Nissan Cabstar119,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 CLF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 98,893 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 98,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 98,899 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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M496 CLF is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M496 CLF, 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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What year was M496 CLF registered?

M496 CLF is a 1995 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M496 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M496 CLF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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