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N257 FEV

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,847 mi
Last recorded132,847 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 FEV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 132,847 miles

brake load valve tight

o/s/f bot ball joint slight play

slight play n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 121,655 miles

front discs/pads worn...

n/s/r tyre balding...

o/s/f tyre balding...

rear brakes binding....

Pass 11 Oct 2007 112,139 miles

n/s/r brak binding slightly..

n/sw seat belt mount area corroded/weak..

play in n/s/f hub...

rear brakes show imbalance..

temporary but sealing type fuel cap..

Fail 3 Oct 2007 112,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/r brak binding slightly..

n/sw seat belt mount area corroded/weak..

play in n/s/f hub...

rear brakes show imbalance..

temporary but sealing type fuel cap..

Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,572 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 98,571 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N257 FEV 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 N257 FEV, 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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What year was N257 FEV registered?

N257 FEV is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N257 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 FEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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