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P171 WGH

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,309 mi
Last recorded153,309 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 WGH
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 153,309 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 152,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 142,551 miles

Radiator damaged at bottom tank

Fail 22 Apr 2009 142,276 miles

Centre Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Radiator damaged at bottom tank

Pass 23 Apr 2008 13,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 120,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2007 120,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 106,696 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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P171 WGH is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,462 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 P171 WGH, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P171 WGH registered?

P171 WGH is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P171 WGH safe to buy?

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