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N166 FRV

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,798 mi
Last recorded92,798 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 FRV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

cab heavily corroded underneath

chassis heavily corroded not holed at time of test.front and rear n/s and o/s

inner wheel arches heavily corroded n/s and o/s not holed

under vehicle heavily corroded but holed at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,160 miles

chassis heavily corroded all over

under vehicle heavily painted and undersealed

Fail 22 Aug 2024 89,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis heavily corroded all over

under vehicle heavily painted and undersealed

Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,699 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 85,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged leaking fluid (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,999 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 82,980 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 74,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,678 miles

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 8 May 2018 64,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 59,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 49,787 miles

Fuel tank damaged but not leaking fuel

Nearside number plate bulb holder badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,787 miles

Fuel tank damaged but not leaking fuel

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside number plate bulb holder badly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,467 miles

Fuel tank damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,018 miles

fuel tank damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,016 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel tank damaged

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,191 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel tank damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2010 44,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel tank damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,785 miles

fuel tank damaged

windscreen slight damage

Pass 11 Mar 2008 39,787 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel tank damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

fuel tank damaged & damp

slight wear from offside steering idler

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,437 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank damaged

nearside wiper blade split at end

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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N166 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 117,351 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 N166 FRV, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N166 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 March 1996.

Is N166 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 FRV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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