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Q179JJC

1971 Nissan Cabstar

White Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,898 mi
Last recorded156,898 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1971 Nissan Cabstar119,848 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ179JJC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 156,898 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 156,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shoker mts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable (3.1.9)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 155,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 155,531 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 148,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 141,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 133,188 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 133,188 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 127,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 119,057 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 115,007 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 114,986 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 108,025 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 108,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,769 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,126 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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Q179JJC is a 1971 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 119,848 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 Q179JJC, 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 55 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Q179JJC is a 1971 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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