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P566 DTA

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,880 mi
Last recorded163,880 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 DTA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 163,880 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise; Corrosion visible on both front lower body rails.

note; both rear bump stops missing

note; radiator condition poor

note;wiper blades in poor condition but clearing effectively

Fail 27 Mar 2012 163,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise; Corrosion visible on both front lower body rails.

note; both rear bump stops missing

note; radiator condition poor

note;wiper blades in poor condition but clearing effectively

Pass 22 Mar 2011 156,761 miles

o/s and n.s front chassis rails corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 18 Mar 2011 156,696 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s and n.s front chassis rails corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2009 149,233 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 149,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 139,371 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 128,118 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 128,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 118,973 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 118,973 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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P566 DTA is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P566 DTA, 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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P566 DTA is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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