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R155 XAN

1997 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,287 mi
Last recorded209,287 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Nissan Cabstar109,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 XAN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 209,287 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 209,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 191,099 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 191,099 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 168,556 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 168,556 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

slight play in offside and nearside steering idlers

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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R155 XAN is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 109,462 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 R155 XAN, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R155 XAN registered?

R155 XAN is a 1997 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R155 XAN safe to buy?

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