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N31 FEV

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,646 mi
Last recorded200,646 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 FEV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2011 200,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 193,697 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 191,511 miles

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

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 187,467 miles

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

slight play in steering linkage

slight surface corrosion on chassis

small crack in OS headlamp glass

Pass 10 Nov 2006 175,522 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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N31 FEV is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N31 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 N31 FEV registered?

N31 FEV is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N31 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N31 FEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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