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R209 WDV

1998 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 WDV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 59,813 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by lower bolt down point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by lower bolt down point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from chassis to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle chassis strengthening plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes running along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 56,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/75/16/C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside cab (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch inner (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/75/16/C (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside cab (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,168 miles

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

tipper body corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 54,165 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

tipper body corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,336 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished (205/75/16/C)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,336 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished (205/75/16/C)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,736 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 51,411 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 48,634 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,393 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 47,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,078 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 45,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,928 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 43,928 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,785 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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R209 WDV is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R209 WDV, 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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R209 WDV is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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