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P402 UBE

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,475 mi
Last recorded185,475 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 UBE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 185,475 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 185,433 miles

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

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

body bolt broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 179,277 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 178,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 167,326 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 156,044 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 155,828 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 142,892 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 142,767 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 131,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 115,118 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 114,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 103,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 103,057 miles

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

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

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

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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P402 UBE is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P402 UBE, 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 P402 UBE registered?

P402 UBE is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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