MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,610 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
crack in windscreen n/s top
hole in o/s floor
o/s mirror small but servicable
slight bind to n/s/f brake
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
crack in windscreen n/s top
hole in o/s floor
o/s mirror small but servicable
slight bind to n/s/f brake
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers seat in poor condition
front floors/chassis corroded
front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded partially concealed full inspection not possible
corrosion to buck
hole in cab floor o/s
Oil leak
front floor support members corroded
nearside mirror insecure
seats in poor condition
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
front floor support members corroded
nearside mirror insecure
seats in poor condition
o/s/r mudflap missing
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
o/s/r mudflap missing
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?
Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R521 DDX is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R521 DDX, 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 R521 DDX registered?
R521 DDX is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R521 DDX safe to buy?
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