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N183 HWR

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,396 mi
Last recorded193,396 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 HWR
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 193,396 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch hose damaged

engine mountings spliting

o/s mirror slight damage

Fail 15 Nov 2010 193,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

clutch hose damaged

engine mountings spliting

o/s mirror slight damage

o/s/r spring U bolt may require tightening

Pass 12 Nov 2009 184,483 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

emissions just in limit emits blue smoke

Pass 20 Nov 2008 175,534 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake centre clev is pin slight wear

n o plates slight damage

Fail 20 Nov 2008 175,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake centre clev is pin slight wear

n o plates slight damage

Pass 9 Jul 2007 162,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s gear box mounting loose

no plates slightly deteriated

Fail 27 Jun 2007 142,110 miles

Centre Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s gear box mounting

no plates slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Jul 2006 153,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 142,110 miles

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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N183 HWR is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N183 HWR, 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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N183 HWR is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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