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N249 JVG

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 JVG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 137,942 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 137,942 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2017 122,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 122,704 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 122,701 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 122,698 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion cab (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cab (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,238 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wheel arches becoming corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 122,217 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 212,246 miles

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 212,244 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,246 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 120,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,105 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,104 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,316 miles

accelerator foot pad missing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,502 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

all road wheels corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,978 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal worn on edge

chassis signs of corrosion

exhaust mountings deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2010 116,962 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal worn on edge

exhaust mountings deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2009 114,870 miles

fuel cap sealing damaged

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

both wipers split

front number plate poor

Pass 21 Apr 2008 112,668 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 112,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

door hinges worn

front number plate cracked

fuel cap damaged/incomplete

Pass 3 Apr 2007 111,652 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 111,650 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 107,936 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 107,936 miles

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

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

front cab is corroding underneath

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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N249 JVG is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N249 JVG, 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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N249 JVG is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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