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VIL 8556

1990 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,538 mi
Last recorded58,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Nissan Cabstar104,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 8556
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,538 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,318 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 58,317 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,070 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 57,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 55,791 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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VIL 8556 is a 1990 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,818 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 VIL 8556, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIL 8556 registered?

VIL 8556 is a 1990 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is VIL 8556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 8556 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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