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S343 UVX

1999 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Nissan Cabstar98,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 UVX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,737 miles

advise play in both steering idlers

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,737 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (belt loose) (2.1.5 (a))

advise play in both steering idlers

Pass 10 May 2017 95,368 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 95,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,152 miles

advise corrosion to cab chassis rails

advise play in offside and nearside steering idler/relay arms

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,096 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,746 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,348 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux/power steering belts loose.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,348 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux/power steering belts loose.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,452 miles

n/s headlamp aim low

o/s/f brake bineding

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,652 miles

low effort on n/s/r service brake

Fail 22 Mar 2011 66,652 miles

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

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

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

low effort on n/s/r service brake

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,477 miles

advise low effert on nearside rear foot brake

advise play in nearside front lower bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,488 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 49,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,966 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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S343 UVX is a 1999 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S343 UVX, 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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S343 UVX is a 1999 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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