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N999 RDB

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 RDB
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 93,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 87,388 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 78,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,420 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 73,407 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 73,102 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 73,095 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab rail under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab rail under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,915 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab rail under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab rail under floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,761 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 72,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit0.99 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab floor body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under passenger seat (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cab mounting chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 72,366 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 68,399 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 60,504 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 53,734 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 47,099 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,355 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,576 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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N999 RDB is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 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 N999 RDB, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N999 RDB registered?

N999 RDB is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is N999 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N999 RDB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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