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R291 UER

1998 Nissan Cube

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,041 mi
Last recorded158,041 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 UER
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 158,041 miles

Corrosion setting in under the vehice especially towards the rear subframe area

NSF OSF outer cv boot have reminants of cv grease (no aparant damage to either boot)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play in NSF OSF track rod ends

Pass 2 Jul 2015 158,041 miles

Corrosion setting in under the vehice especially towards the rear subframe area

NSF OSF outer cv boot have reminants of cv grease (no aparant damage to either boot)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight play in NSF OSF track rod ends

Pass 19 Jul 2014 145,802 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 145,802 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 138,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 138,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 132,132 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 132,132 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 119,878 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 119,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,468 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 112,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan Cube?

Based on 40,688 MOT tests across 3,773 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,688
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,773
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 416
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 396
position lamp(s) not working 338
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 336
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R291 UER is a 1998 Nissan Cube in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Nissan Cube fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R291 UER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cube typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Cube is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R291 UER is a 1998 Nissan Cube, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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