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RL02 FEF

2002 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

48,972 mi
Last recorded48,972 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FEF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,972 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,705 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,691 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 48,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 48,493 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2015 48,215 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 48,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake warning light doesnt come on when handbrake is on. but light does work when ignition is on

coolant leak

engine management light on

nearside rear maker light dim

offside front side repeater slightly damaged

rear body and mounts starting to corrode

signs of diesel leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 47,971 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake warning light doesnt come on when handbrake is on. but light does work when ignition is on

coolant leak

engine management light on

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear maker light dim

offside front side repeater slightly damaged

rear body and mounts starting to corrode

signs of diesel leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,859 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 48,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,731 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,060 miles

surface corrosion on chassis/body

surface corrosion on nearside front brake pipe

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,831 miles

Both front brake disks worn.

Both front inner brake pads wearing low.

Bottom rails on cherry picker corroding.

Chip on windscreen.

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash.

Front brake disks badly corroded.

Offside rear side marker not working.

Roadsigns insecure on body.

Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,831 miles

Both front brake disks worn.

Both front inner brake pads wearing low.

Bottom rails on cherry picker corroding.

Chip on windscreen.

Engine management lamp illuminated on dash.

Front brake disks badly corroded.

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

Offside rear side marker not working.

Roadsigns insecure on body.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,908 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

front brake hose ends corroding

offside front tyre worn low on edge

underside surface corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,231 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

slight lift in near side front kingpin

Fail 18 Aug 2008 45,231 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside 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)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

offside rear inner tyre worn low

slight lift in near side front kingpin

Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,417 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,417 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,160 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 35,160 miles

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

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

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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RL02 FEF is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 RL02 FEF, 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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RL02 FEF is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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