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R593 EAF

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,590 mi
Last recorded161,590 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 EAF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 161,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 159,622 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 7 Dec 2010 153,563 miles

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

battery loose in carrier

minor oil leaks to engine

nail in nearside front and offside front and offside rear tyres

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front wiperblade split

offside rear light unit damaged

slight play to both front hubs

slight play to nearside and offside steering idlers

underbody covered in cement and mud

Fail 30 Nov 2010 153,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery loose in carrier

minor oil leaks to engine

nail in nearside front and offside front and offside rear tyres

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front wiperblade split

offside rear light unit damaged

slight play to both front hubs

slight play to nearside and offside steering idlers

underbody covered in cement and mud

Fail 16 Nov 2009 151,308 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front steering idlers hav slight movemont

center exhaust mount perished

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6 mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 16 Nov 2009 151,308 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front steering idlers hav slight movemont

center exhaust mount perished

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside rear tyre worn to 1.6 mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 10 Nov 2008 150,651 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 148,966 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 145,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 142,022 miles

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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R593 EAF is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R593 EAF, 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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R593 EAF is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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