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S478 NFV

1999 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,578 mi
Last recorded92,578 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Nissan Cabstar98,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 NFV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 92,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

body corrosion taped over

Pass 11 Feb 2011 82,125 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 81,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

towbar electric plug broken comes in test next year

Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front reg plare cracket

temp fuel cap fitted screw in type

Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,030 miles

front reg plate cracked.

o/s steering idler arm bush worn.

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,713 miles

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

front number plate danaged

fuel cap damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2007 47,035 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,549 miles

offside steering idler bush worn.

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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S478 NFV is a 1999 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S478 NFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S478 NFV registered?

S478 NFV is a 1999 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 February 1999.

Is S478 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S478 NFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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