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P433 DRD

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,695 mi
Last recorded173,695 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 DRD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion along body side gates

corrosion in body floor

nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 29 Oct 2013 166,498 miles

nearside wiper split on ends

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight perrishing on nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2013 166,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside wiper split on ends

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight perrishing on nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2012 160,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 160,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 5 Oct 2011 155,323 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 155,323 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 151,270 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 146,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 140,246 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 134,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 128,553 miles

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

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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P433 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P433 DRD, 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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P433 DRD is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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