MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
side panels corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
side panels corrosion
Oil leak
corrosion to tail gate /nearside/offside dropsides no sharp edges at time of test
offside front tyre wearing on edges
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?
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R49 TFJ is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R49 TFJ, 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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R49 TFJ is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 6 March 1998.
Is R49 TFJ safe to buy?
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