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R550 GCG

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,257 mi
Last recorded48,257 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 GCG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 48,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 48,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,965 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,652 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 46,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 45,648 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,735 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,358 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,206 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,742 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,900 miles

patches of corrosion on cab and chassis

Fail 17 Aug 2010 36,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

patches of corrosion on cab and chassis

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,145 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,765 miles

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

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

general surface rust

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,615 miles

both chassis rails rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,130 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R550 GCG is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R550 GCG, 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 R550 GCG registered?

R550 GCG is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R550 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 GCG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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