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P642 GEJ

1997 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,049 mi
Last recorded85,049 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 GEJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2010 85,049 miles

repair tape to o/s/r light lens.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 85,030 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,566 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,943 miles

b/pads worn

play in n/s steering

rear spring pin bushs worn

Fail 3 Jan 2008 75,920 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

b/pads worn

play in n/s steering

rear spring pin bushs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2007 67,342 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Dec 2006 67,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,565 miles

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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P642 GEJ is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P642 GEJ, 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 P642 GEJ registered?

P642 GEJ is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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