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R163 JRN

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 JRN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 64,569 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 57,326 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 56,580 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,580 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,486 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 55,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,997 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,154 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 47,465 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,758 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 43,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,861 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,861 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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R163 JRN is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R163 JRN, 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 R163 JRN registered?

R163 JRN is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R163 JRN safe to buy?

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