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VX02 RAU

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,339 mi
Last recorded154,339 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 RAU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 154,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

drivers seat stiff to move

nearside wing repeater cover missing

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 146,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 146,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 136,740 miles

near side front door stiff to open from inside

small split in front wipers

Pass 8 Apr 2009 131,834 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft rear u/j excessive play

Fail 2 Apr 2009 131,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft rear u/j excessive play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 120,762 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 120,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 105,963 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in lower o/s of windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2007 105,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

crack in o/s lower front screen

Fail 22 Mar 2006 85,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,209 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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VX02 RAU is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 VX02 RAU, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX02 RAU registered?

VX02 RAU is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is VX02 RAU safe to buy?

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