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P38 RHK

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,660 mi
Last recorded207,660 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 RHK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 207,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2010 207,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 202,465 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advise slight corrosion to pick up body.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 202,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advise slight corrosion to pick up body.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 185,191 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,402 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 151,350 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 128,499 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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P38 RHK 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 75%.

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 P38 RHK, 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 P38 RHK registered?

P38 RHK is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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