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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside wide angle mirror cracked not affecting view
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged crack in wide angle mirror not affecting view (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Hub seal leaking.
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SM16 BWC is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2016 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 54,396 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 SM16 BWC, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SM16 BWC is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 May 2016.
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