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N287 GCR

1996 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,030 mi
Last recorded95,030 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 GCR
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2009 95,030 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 23,431 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 91,338 miles

CORROSION IN ALL DROP PANELS

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT HUB BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT HUB BEARING

Fail 25 Jun 2008 91,338 miles

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

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

CORROSION IN ALL DROP PANELS

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TIE ROD BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH STARTING TO PERISH AND SPLIT

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS DAMAGED

OIL LEAK

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT HUB BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT HUB BEARING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING IDLER

Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,650 miles

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH SIDE AND REAR DROP PANELS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DOOR MIRRORS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS INSECURE AND CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING IDLERS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Fail 27 Jun 2007 88,650 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH SIDE AND REAR DROP PANELS CORRODED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DOOR MIRRORS DAMAGED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS INSECURE AND CRACKED

RADIATOR IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE STEERING IDLERS

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 10 Jul 2006 85,716 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

corrosion underside of vehicle,,body and suspension..

front number plate cracked

off side front flasher cracked and loose

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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N287 GCR is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N287 GCR, 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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N287 GCR is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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