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P522 BFC

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,191 mi
Last recorded155,191 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 BFC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 155,191 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 155,178 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2009 153,229 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 153,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2008 152,910 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 152,910 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear no plate bracket corroded

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 152,874 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Handbrake travel near limit of reserve

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear no plate bracket corroded

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 151,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 150,999 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 150,997 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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P522 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P522 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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P522 BFC is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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