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P227 JOK

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,229 mi
Last recorded155,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 JOK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 155,229 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 155,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

driver door step becoming insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2012 148,810 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen

Fail 15 Dec 2012 148,658 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 141,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 141,576 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres on limit

slght play on near side steering idler box

slight play on off side front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 135,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 135,259 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 128,573 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 122,119 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 115,834 miles

slight corrosion front body member to chassis both sides

Pass 22 Nov 2006 109,009 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P227 JOK is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P227 JOK, 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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P227 JOK is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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