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R430 HBH

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Orange Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,003 mi
Last recorded164,003 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 HBH
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 164,003 miles

body and chassis generally corroded

front chassis rails corroded n/s and o/s

n/s reont lower seat belt mounting corroded

power steering belt requirted tightening

Pass 20 Dec 2010 163,567 miles

BATTERY WEAK

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

CAB CHASSIS IS CORRODED

COOLENT WATER PIPE CORRODED + SEEPING

FAN BELT LOOSE

MAIN CHASSIS IS HEAVLY CORRODED

O/S BRAKE APPLICATION SLOWER TO OPPERATE

O/S/F STEP AREA IS CORRODED

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 163,567 miles

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

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

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

BATTERY WEAK

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

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

CAB CHASSIS IS CORRODED

COOLENT WATER PIPE CORRODED + SEEPING

FAN BELT LOOSE

MAIN CHASSIS IS HEAVLY CORRODED

O/S BRAKE APPLICATION SLOWER TO OPPERATE

O/S/F STEP AREA IS CORRODED

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 163,488 miles

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

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

chassi rusty

flexi exhaust poor condition

oil leaks

Pass 18 Dec 2009 161,090 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 160,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2008 157,239 miles

ADVISE; Long parking brake travel / corrosion throughout all chassis members].

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 155,448 miles

exhaust tailpipe rusing away

front n/plate cracked

spare tyre low on tread

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

Fail 31 Oct 2007 155,072 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust tailpipe rusing away

front n/plate cracked

spare tyre low on tread

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

Pass 18 Oct 2006 147,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 147,610 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R430 HBH is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Orange with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R430 HBH, 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 R430 HBH registered?

R430 HBH is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R430 HBH safe to buy?

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