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N316 GLW

1996 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,662 mi
Last recorded237,662 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN316 GLW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 237,662 miles

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

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

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

Travel on parking brake.

Wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 236,378 miles

Engine slightly smokey on start up but clears with revs.

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 236,371 miles

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

Engine slightly smokey on start up but clears with revs.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 235,929 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 234,919 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 234,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 229,321 miles

Oil leak

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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N316 GLW 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 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 N316 GLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N316 GLW registered?

N316 GLW is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N316 GLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N316 GLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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