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N231 KPW

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Beige Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,349 mi
Last recorded143,349 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 KPW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 143,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 143,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 141,679 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 141,679 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 140,117 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 7 May 2010 138,078 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 138,078 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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 10 Oct 2008 136,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 133,876 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 131,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N231 KPW is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Beige with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N231 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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N231 KPW is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 June 1996.

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