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P401 NSJ

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,931 mi
Last recorded154,931 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 NSJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2009 154,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

advise metal in front tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2008 152,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 138,688 miles

advise slight damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2006 124,869 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 124,307 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise body capes in poor condition

advise o/s/r wing loose

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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P401 NSJ is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P401 NSJ, 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 P401 NSJ registered?

P401 NSJ is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P401 NSJ safe to buy?

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