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X531 RDC

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

520,537 mi
Last recorded520,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 RDC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 520,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 510,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 498,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 489,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 448,448 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 400,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 379,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 379,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 303,448 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 299,958 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 230,490 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 103,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,747 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 82,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 80,723 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 80,335 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 70,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 60,971 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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X531 RDC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,898 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 X531 RDC, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X531 RDC registered?

X531 RDC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 February 2001.

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