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S338 WAH

1999 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,200 mi
Last recorded146,200 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Cabstar98,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 WAH
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 146,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 142,917 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Load sensing valve linkage worn.

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

chassis cross member corroded.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 142,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Load sensing valve linkage worn.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 140,016 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 139,958 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 130,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 130,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 118,303 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 118,296 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 107,582 miles

BRAKE PIPES O/S CENTRE (ENGINE BAY) CORRODED. †O/S H/LIGHT GLASS DAMAGED. †REAR DRAGLINK BALLJOINT SLIGHT M/MENT. † †

O/S AND N/S FRONT BODY RAIL CRACKED. †ENGINE/TRANS COVERS FITTED. †SILENCER CORRODED/LOOSE. †N/S REAR LOWER DAMPER BUSH M/MENT. †

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 107,582 miles

BRAKE PIPES O/S CENTRE (ENGINE BAY) CORRODED. †O/S H/LIGHT GLASS DAMAGED. †REAR DRAGLINK BALLJOINT SLIGHT M/MENT. † †

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

O/S AND N/S FRONT BODY RAIL CRACKED. †ENGINE/TRANS COVERS FITTED. †SILENCER CORRODED/LOOSE. †N/S REAR LOWER DAMPER BUSH M/MENT. †

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 98,954 miles

BRAKE PIPES O/S CENTRE CORRODED. †ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COVERS FITTED. †N/S REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED. †O/S FRONT HEADLIGHT GLASS DAMAGED. †

N/S MIRROR LOOSE. †FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP LOOSE. †CHASSIS/BODY CORRODED. †SILENCER LOOSE IN STRAP.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 98,954 miles

BRAKE PIPES O/S CENTRE CORRODED. †ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COVERS FITTED. †N/S REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED. †O/S FRONT HEADLIGHT GLASS DAMAGED. †

N/S MIRROR LOOSE. †FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP LOOSE. †CHASSIS/BODY CORRODED. †SILENCER LOOSE IN STRAP.

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

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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S338 WAH is a 1999 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 98,866 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 S338 WAH, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S338 WAH is a 1999 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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