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P518 MLR

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,498 mi
Last recorded88,498 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 MLR
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,498 miles

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

play in steering

Pass 18 Oct 2006 78,373 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner 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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P518 MLR is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P518 MLR, 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 P518 MLR registered?

P518 MLR is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P518 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 MLR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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