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P521 BFC

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 125,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 125,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 116,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,144 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,650 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 84,467 miles

cab strengtining rails corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,617 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cab support rails corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2007 69,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brakes at 20% out of ballance nearside lower reading

Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,516 miles

front suspension low

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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P521 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P521 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.

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P521 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P521 BFC safe to buy?

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