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RD02 BDV

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,968 mi
Last recorded112,968 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 BDV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s.r/i n/s/r/o (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cab undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2021 112,966 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting o/s/f. n/s/r o/s/r . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury o/s/f corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Cab mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s.r/i n/s/r/o (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,357 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Battery tray corroded. Battery not insecure.

Offside Front Cab mudguard mounting corroded.

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily under sealed throughout.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Battery tray corroded. Battery not insecure.

Offside Front Cab mudguard mounting corroded.

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily under sealed throughout.

Fail 4 Sep 2020 108,273 miles

Brake performance not tested rear service brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f. o/s/f. o/s/r. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 101,746 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 101,746 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,191 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both (2.5.A.3a)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 91,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 88,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,329 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f cab mount is corroded and weak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 82,223 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 82,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight inbalance on rear brakes.

corrosion around offside body fixing bolts but not considered excessive.

offside front droplink seal split.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 79,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight inbalance on rear brakes.

corrosion around offside body fixing bolts but not considered excessive.

offside front droplink seal split.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,618 miles

Front offside droplink lower ball joint gaiter split/ damaged.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint on offside.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,618 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front offside droplink lower ball joint gaiter split/ damaged.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering drop arm ball joint on offside.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,500 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front cooling rad damaged

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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RD02 BDV is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,962cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 RD02 BDV, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RD02 BDV is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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