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Y266 VGP

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,276 mi
Last recorded127,276 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 127,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 127,278 miles

as last test

Fail 21 Feb 2011 127,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2010 127,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

speedo cable not connected to gearbox

Pass 3 Nov 2008 117,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,772 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 97,087 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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Y266 VGP is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y266 VGP, 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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What year was Y266 VGP registered?

Y266 VGP is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y266 VGP safe to buy?

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