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R107 LSF

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,693 mi
Last recorded97,693 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 LSF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,693 miles

all rear spring bushes perrished but have no excessive wear

cab corroded+holed outwith prescribed areas

slight play at both steering idlers

Fail 10 Jul 2008 97,690 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all rear spring bushes perrished but have no excessive wear

cab corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,015 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play at offside steering pivot

unable to fully check all metal brake pipe condition due to covers etc

Fail 7 Jul 2007 95,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 May 2007 95,002 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 91,419 miles

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

slight play at offside steering idler

Fail 26 May 2006 91,419 miles

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

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

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

slight play at offside steering idler

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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R107 LSF is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R107 LSF, 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.

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What year was R107 LSF registered?

R107 LSF is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R107 LSF safe to buy?

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