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X478 RFV

2000 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Nissan Cabstar86,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 RFV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,299 miles

Nearside door check strap worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering idler

Fail 4 Jan 2019 113,299 miles

Nearside door check strap worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drivers seat deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering idler

Pass 9 Jan 2018 105,141 miles

driver seat worn

n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished and very heavily worn on outer edge

passenger door check strap slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in exhaust system

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,139 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal loose (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

driver seat worn

n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perrished

o/s/r tyre perrished and very heavily worn on outer edge

passenger door check strap slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in exhaust system

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2017 104,876 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,642 miles

driver seat worn

horn slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in exhaust

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,470 miles

driver seat worn

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering idler

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,529 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 35,537 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,172 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 34,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,671 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 24,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,200 miles

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

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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X478 RFV is a 2000 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X478 RFV, 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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What year was X478 RFV registered?

X478 RFV is a 2000 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X478 RFV safe to buy?

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