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Q917MEG

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,283 mi
Last recorded163,283 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ917MEG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 163,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 223,088 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 223,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to o/s/f cab chassis rail

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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Q917MEG is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 103,090 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 Q917MEG, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q917MEG registered?

Q917MEG is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is Q917MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q917MEG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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