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Y165 VGC

2001 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,449 mi
Last recorded122,449 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 122,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 115,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

large screw in offside front tyre

nearside and offside mirror arms loose

slight bind in nearside rear brake

Fail 12 Mar 2014 107,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin locking device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Small cut offside rear tyre sidewall

slight play steering arm balljoint (below steering box)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,500 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Small cut offside rear tyre sidewall

slight play steering arm balljoint (below steering box)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,107 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 94,106 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2011 68,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,193 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 70,342 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 70,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle presented fully laden

Pass 25 Feb 2008 62,695 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,734 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,082 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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Y165 VGC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y165 VGC, 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.

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Y165 VGC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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