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P43 TEX

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,842 mi
Last recorded125,842 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 TEX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 125,842 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 125,842 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 119,082 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

cab chasiss rail holed bad o/s

pedal rubbers worn

rear bump rubbers mising & bad corossion

vehicle very dirty close to vt 12

Fail 1 May 2008 119,080 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake relay lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

cab chasiss rail holed bad o/s

pedal rubbers worn

rear bump rubbers mising & bad corossion

vehicle very dirty close to vt 12

Pass 27 Apr 2007 112,654 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirrorcracked †pedal rubbers worn

Fail 26 Apr 2007 112,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

n/s mirror cracked †pedal rubbers worn

Pass 3 May 2006 106,298 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 106,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

both head lights glass broken

oil leak

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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P43 TEX 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 P43 TEX, 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 P43 TEX registered?

P43 TEX is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P43 TEX safe to buy?

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