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N209 KNK

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,538 mi
Last recorded159,538 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 KNK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 159,538 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 157,740 miles

All chassis corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2019 156,780 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 156,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis very corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 155,432 miles

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

chassis is very corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 155,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis is very corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 154,478 miles

Offside screen wash jet poor

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

chassis very corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 154,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside screen wash jet poor

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

chassis very corroded

Pass 17 May 2016 152,716 miles

chassis becoming generally corroded.

Pass 13 May 2015 150,653 miles

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

all front ball joint gaiters perished

front/rear chassis/ spring hangars heavily rusted

o/s/f door step becoming weak

tow bar removed

Pass 14 May 2014 147,959 miles

REAR CHASSIS HAS HEAVY CORROSION ON SURFACE.

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Fail 7 May 2014 147,903 miles

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

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

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

REAR CHASSIS HAS HEAVY CORROSION ON SURFACE.

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS.

Pass 8 May 2013 145,505 miles

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

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

all ball joint covers lightly perished// o/s/f chassis cab support becoming weak

Pass 8 May 2012 141,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 138,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 134,919 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 131,735 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit // o/s/f cab rail weak// brake pipes undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2008 128,692 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Apr 2007 123,907 miles

front chassis rails becoming weak both sides

Pass 22 Apr 2006 119,327 miles

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

both front brake pipes surface corroded

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 KNK is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNK, 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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N209 KNK is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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