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R59 CDT

1998 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

319,425 mi
Last recorded319,425 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Cabstar103,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 CDT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 319,425 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 319,419 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 309,728 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body damage and corrosion.

Both rear number plates cracked.

Chassis corrosion.

Drivers seat damaged.

Drivers window insecure.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear spray flap loose.

Nearside wash jet broken and poor.

Neaside front tyre worn.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Wipers smearing.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 309,722 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body damage and corrosion.

Both rear number plates cracked.

Chassis corrosion.

Drivers seat damaged.

Drivers window insecure.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear spray flap loose.

Nearside wash jet broken and poor.

Neaside front tyre worn.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Wipers smearing.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 309,715 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body damage and corrosion.

Chassis corrosion.

Door hinges worn.

Drivers seat damaged.

Drivers window insecure.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

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

Front and rear number plates cracked.

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Rear number plate loose.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 309,709 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body damage and corrosion.

Chassis corrosion.

Door hinges worn.

Drivers seat damaged.

Drivers window insecure.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

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

Front and rear number plates cracked.

Handbrake travel.

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Rear number plate loose.

Pass 21 May 2007 302,214 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 302,197 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2006 294,697 miles

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

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

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

nearside front door mirror is broken but not obscuring view

Fail 23 Mar 2006 294,694 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside front door mirror broken but not obscuring view

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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R59 CDT is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R59 CDT, 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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R59 CDT is a 1998 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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