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P572 PEW

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,375 mi
Last recorded86,375 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 PEW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2015 86,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o\s chassis leg (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

body corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,205 miles

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 12 Nov 2014 86,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,610 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body is getting corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2013 85,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body is getting corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,143 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s rear mud flap missing

slight corroision on chassis at spair wheel x member

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,132 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

o/s rear mud flap missing

slight corroision on chassis at spair wheel x member

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 84,292 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 82,835 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight travel on park brake

Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,829 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight travel on park brake

Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,825 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear bump stop massing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,361 miles

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

advice carrosion to both chassis legs

Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,361 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advice carrosion to both chassis legs

Pass 17 Apr 2008 79,664 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 77,899 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 74,618 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,618 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

play in n/s and o/s steering idlers

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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P572 PEW is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P572 PEW, 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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P572 PEW is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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