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P512 BFC

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,083 mi
Last recorded138,083 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 138,083 miles

fuel cap broken but sealesok

n/s/fheadlight does not light up on half / side light position but work ok on dip amd main beam positions

Pass 28 Dec 2012 136,343 miles

fuel cap broken but seals ok

n/s/f headlight does not light up on half / side light position but operates ok on dip and main beams

Pass 22 Dec 2011 133,091 miles

both front tyres worn severely on inner edges

Fail 19 Dec 2011 133,091 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

both front tyres worn severely on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2010 127,747 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 132,767 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 117,695 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 117,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 109,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 101,072 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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P512 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P512 BFC, 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 P512 BFC registered?

P512 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P512 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 BFC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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