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R497 UBK

1998 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,389 mi
Last recorded48,389 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 UBK
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 48,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet missing but adequate water

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab rusting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corrosion present

Pass 20 Jan 2021 48,187 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 48,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 47,980 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,753 miles

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable both front slight play in bush (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel cap damaged but still works

nearside front jacking point corroded

nearside rear light lens broken

surface corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Fail 6 Mar 2018 47,714 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable both front slight play in bush (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fuel cap damaged but still works

nearside front jacking point corroded

nearside rear light lens broken

surface corrosion both front inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,601 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 47,601 miles

Battery insecure battery clamp loose not secure (1.9.1)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes have slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

fuel tank damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,391 miles

Battery fixing poor

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Cab floor pan corroded

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

Exhaust system badly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel cap deteriorated

Fuel tank & mounts deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Cab floor pan corroded

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

Exhaust system badly deteriorated

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel cap deteriorated

Fuel tank & mounts deteriorated

Gearbox mounting defective

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen wipers deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,368 miles

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

damage to fuel tank and strap

fuel cap deterated but still sealing

hydrolic oil leak at rear

Fail 5 Mar 2014 46,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

damage to fuel tank and strap

fuel cap deterated but still sealing

hydrolic oil leak at rear

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,267 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 44,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,855 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,161 miles

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

cover missing from fuel cap

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2009 43,156 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

cover missing from fuel cap

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,969 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 40,969 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 33,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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R497 UBK is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R497 UBK, 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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R497 UBK is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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