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MW02 RCF

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,099 mi
Last recorded78,099 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 RCF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 78,099 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,404 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

PLAY IN BOTH REAR ROLL BAR/AXLE MOUNT BUSHS

PLAY IN N/S/F ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,373 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 72,373 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,797 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 67,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 43,256 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 49,540 miles

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MW02 RCF is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 MW02 RCF, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW02 RCF is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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