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N453 DME

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,772 mi
Last recorded159,772 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 DME
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 May 2011 159,772 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 151,132 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 141,929 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 133,292 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 122,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 109,492 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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N453 DME is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N453 DME, 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 N453 DME registered?

N453 DME is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N453 DME safe to buy?

The MOT history for N453 DME shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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