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MW51 GVG

2001 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 GVG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 135,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to test emmisions due to lack of tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop links x2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cab mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tipper pivot point securing nut incorectley fitted (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users weld cracked and bolt insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cab mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven grabbing (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop links x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 114,700 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

no spare wheel

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 13 May 2015 114,700 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

no spare wheel

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 13 May 2014 100,733 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 85,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 68,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 53,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 31,316 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,759 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 28,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 40,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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MW51 GVG is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVG, 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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MW51 GVG is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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