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R539 HUP

1998 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,128 mi
Last recorded196,128 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 HUP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 196,128 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out

Fail 13 Aug 2018 196,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

extensive welding repairs carried out

Pass 10 Aug 2017 193,182 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (3.1.9)

extensive welding repairs to cab

Pass 29 Jul 2016 190,542 miles

corrosion in chassis and body extensive weld repairs carried out

Fail 27 May 2016 190,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion in cab body, chassis several repairs carried out on body and chassis

some brake pipes not visible

some corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2015 183,566 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 183,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 165,759 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 165,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 157,510 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 155,173 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2010 152,238 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 152,227 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight movement from o/s front steering idler

Pass 28 Oct 2009 149,055 miles

stonechip in o/s headlamp glass

surface corrosion around bodywork

surface corrosion on chassis sections

traces of oil on power steering pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to o/s headlight lens

splits in wiper blades

Pass 16 Nov 2007 141,384 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 136,486 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R539 HUP is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R539 HUP, 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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R539 HUP is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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