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MW51 AYL

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

936 mi
Last recorded936 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 AYL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 936 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched in several places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn AXLE END OF ANTI ROLL BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN HAZARD LIGHTS ARE OPERATED (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKETS HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn AXLE END OF ANTI ROLL BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN HAZZARD LIGHTS ARE OPERATED (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment REAR TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed UPPER HINGE (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated HANDLE BROKEN (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHED IN SEVERAL PLACES (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021
Pass 24 Dec 2019 45,688 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,688 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 43,582 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,161 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,114 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

chassis on cab badly corroded

rear prop uj worn to excess

windscreen scratched - but not affecting view

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s wiperblades starting to smear on windscreen

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,473 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

kingpins need greasing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,909 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 28,887 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight lift in o/s kingpin

Fail 8 Mar 2007 28,717 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,238 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 23,238 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 23,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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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MW51 AYL is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MW51 AYL, 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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MW51 AYL is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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