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V525 FHO

2000 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,119 mi
Last recorded152,119 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Cabstar86,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 FHO
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,119 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Vehicle corroded throughout

Fail 27 Jun 2016 152,110 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CRACKED (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 17 Jun 2015 146,199 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2015 146,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2014 140,484 miles

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

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

corrosion throught

nearside and offside front upper ball joint dust covers split

offside front brake disc wearing thin

Fail 16 Jun 2014 140,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside and offside front upper ball joint dust covers split

offside front brake disc wearing thin

Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,289 miles

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

No electrical socket on towbar

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody corrosion on underside of vehicle front to rear

No electrical socket on towbar

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 30 May 2012 124,531 miles

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

heavy corrosion on all exhaust

heavy suface corrosion on chassis sections round steering and suspention conponets

long travel on hand brake

surface corrosion on all rear chassis

tempory repiar on n/s/f indicator

Fail 23 May 2012 124,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on all exhaust

heavy suface corrosion on chassis sections round steering and suspention conponets

surface corrosion on all rear chassis

tempory repiar on n/s/f indicator

Pass 16 Jun 2011 115,075 miles

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

slight free play in steering joints

Fail 15 Jun 2011 115,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

slight free play in steering joints

Pass 30 Mar 2010 114,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 113,274 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 102,133 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 102,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front steering idlers have slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2006 92,274 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 92,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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V525 FHO is a 2000 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,560 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 V525 FHO, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V525 FHO is a 2000 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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