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MU51 LHT

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 LHT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 65,269 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 65,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 64,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part of down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both brake hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 64,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,869 miles

Centre prop shaft mounting worn

Front brake pad wiring broken

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre propshaft mount slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2015 62,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre propshaft mount slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,744 miles

Center prop-shaft mounting worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 60,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Center prop-shaft mounting worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,458 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 18 Feb 2013 59,458 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror has slight play

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,625 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 136,541 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 54,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,930 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 50,929 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,314 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,268 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 42,268 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

screen has small damage mark

Pass 9 Feb 2007 38,035 miles

front discs getting corroded

some play front drag link

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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MU51 LHT is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,898 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 MU51 LHT, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MU51 LHT is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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