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P227 UHT

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,468 mi
Last recorded139,468 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 UHT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 139,468 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 136,974 miles

body sits uneven/lean to offside

minor free play detected at steering wheel

minor play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Aug 2015 136,972 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

body sits uneven/lean to offside

minor free play detected at steering wheel

minor play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2014 135,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,035 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 131,028 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight play to battery

Pass 6 Sep 2012 129,652 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 127,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 127,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 20 Sep 2010 125,574 miles

FRONT TRAILING ARM BUSHES PERRISHING

MOVEMENT IN ALL STEERING ARMS

SLIGHT LIFT BOTH FRONT BALL JOINTS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 123,237 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight movement in steering arms

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2008 120,690 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 120,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

engine oil cap broken

fog lamp dirty

general oil leaks

handbrake is slack

Pass 4 Jul 2006 105,247 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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 UHT is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UHT, 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 UHT is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P227 UHT safe to buy?

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