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N229 KPW

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,100 mi
Last recorded86,100 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 KPW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,100 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 86,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear mudguards corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 82,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 77,323 miles

exhaust rear box corroding

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2007 77,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rest of exhaust starting to corrode

surface corrosion on chassis

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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N229 KPW is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Red 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 N229 KPW, 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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N229 KPW is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N229 KPW safe to buy?

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