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N181 VPD

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,050 mi
Last recorded167,050 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 VPD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 167,050 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2010 161,427 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2009 155,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 151,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 140,874 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 127,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in both upper ball joints.

windscreen in poor condition

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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N181 VPD is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N181 VPD, 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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What year was N181 VPD registered?

N181 VPD is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N181 VPD safe to buy?

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