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R453 HGU

1998 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,994 mi
Last recorded107,994 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2009 107,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

frt no plate discolour,centre exhaust mtg rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2008 103,524 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 103,486 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 98,158 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 98,133 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

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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R453 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R453 HGU, 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 R453 HGU registered?

R453 HGU is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R453 HGU safe to buy?

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