MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,389 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
cover missing from fuel cap
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
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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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