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R140 WNF

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Yellow Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 WNF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 104,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 101,984 miles

n/s/f tyre badly perished

Fail 19 May 2010 101,984 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 21 May 2009 100,177 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres badly perished

Fail 13 May 2009 100,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres badly perished

Pass 16 May 2008 97,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 97,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 94,405 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 94,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre side wall cut but not down to cords

Pass 9 May 2006 90,842 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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R140 WNF is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Yellow with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R140 WNF, 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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R140 WNF is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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