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Q221AUF

1971 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,715 mi
Last recorded123,715 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1971 Nissan Cabstar119,848 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ221AUF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 123,715 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 122,930 miles

general corrosion to both chassis rails

hole to offside headlight

Fail 18 Sep 2008 122,901 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general corrosion to both chassis rails

hole to offside headlight

Pass 1 Sep 2007 121,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both wiper blades split

offside headlight lens holed

Pass 12 Aug 2006 119,614 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

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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Q221AUF is a 1971 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Q221AUF, 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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What year was Q221AUF registered?

Q221AUF is a 1971 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is Q221AUF safe to buy?

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