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R39 UPX

1998 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,722 mi
Last recorded134,722 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 UPX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 134,722 miles

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

front reg plate deteriating

o/s headlamp lens damaged

wipers smear slightly

Pass 23 May 2011 124,947 miles

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

front reg plate slightly damaged

not much grip left on brake pedal rubber

slight interaction to rear lights

slight play in steering

Fail 23 May 2011 124,947 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front reg plate slightly damaged

not much grip left on brake pedal rubber

slight interaction to rear lights

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,178 miles

chassis surface rust

Fail 28 May 2010 118,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chassis surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2009 112,155 miles

1 x bracket for rear no plate insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front no plate insecure

o/s and n/s cab box sections rusty / cracked

o/s/r body bolt insecure / n/s/r body bolt missing

rear body cross-member rusty / holed

Fail 2 Jun 2009 112,116 miles

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

1 x bracket for rear no plate insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front no plate insecure

o/s and n/s cab box sections rusty / cracked

o/s/r body bolt insecure / n/s/r body bolt missing

rear body cross-member rusty / holed

Pass 20 May 2008 107,124 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 15 May 2008 107,048 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 17 May 2007 102,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 101,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 92,105 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 92,105 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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R39 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R39 UPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R39 UPX registered?

R39 UPX is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R39 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 UPX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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