MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,847 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake load valve tight
o/s/f bot ball joint slight play
slight play n/s/f w/bearing
front discs/pads worn...
n/s/r tyre balding...
o/s/f tyre balding...
rear brakes binding....
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..
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..
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of N257 FEV?
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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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