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N209 JCW

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,710 mi
Last recorded155,710 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 JCW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 155,710 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake pipes been painted...

chassis badly corroded...

n/s front bump stop missing..

n/s/front tyre detiriorated..

Fail 30 Jun 2012 155,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

brake pipes been painted...

chassis badly corroded...

n/s front bump stop missing..

n/s/front tyre detiriorated..

Pass 1 Aug 2007 155,385 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 154,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 145,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 145,345 miles

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

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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N209 JCW is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N209 JCW, 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 N209 JCW registered?

N209 JCW is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N209 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 JCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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