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P385 SFM

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,026 mi
Last recorded112,026 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 SFM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 112,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,466 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bump stops close to rear spring

handbrak rubbing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,251 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both front steering idlers

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Feb 2007 89,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 81,027 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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P385 SFM is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P385 SFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P385 SFM registered?

P385 SFM is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P385 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 SFM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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