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P403 MBU

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 MBU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 115,824 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 113,600 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 113,582 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 109,083 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 109,081 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2006 102,824 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 102,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wiorn on outer edge.

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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P403 MBU is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P403 MBU, 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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P403 MBU is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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