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N256 XJL

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,419 mi
Last recorded121,419 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 XJL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 121,419 miles

underbody covered in grease/underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2022 121,415 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody covered in grease/underseal

Pass 9 May 2019 121,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside undercab corroded, not within 30cm of any structural mounting

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Apr 2018 119,939 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play nearside and offside steering idlers (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak under cab area ()

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

grease on under body components not allowing a full inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,731 miles

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

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

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play nearside and offside steering idlers (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Oil leak under cab area ()

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

grease on under body components not allowing a full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak gear box ()

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

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

both wipers smearing slightly

grease on under body components not allowing a full inspection

under shield fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,615 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak gear box ()

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

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

both wipers smearing slightly

grease on under body components not allowing a full inspection

under shield fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,464 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil sprayed under vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,356 miles

slight movement in all ball joints

Pass 19 Apr 2013 109,769 miles

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

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

slight movement in all steering joints

Fail 19 Apr 2013 109,769 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in all steering joints

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 103,941 miles

nearside front front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front upper chassis leg corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 103,941 miles

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

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

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

nearside front front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front upper chassis leg corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,957 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/f body

Fail 23 Apr 2010 99,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

slight corrosion o/s/f body

Pass 15 May 2009 96,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 94,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2007 91,553 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 86,862 miles

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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N256 XJL is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N256 XJL, 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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N256 XJL is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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