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Y287 VGP

2001 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,544 mi
Last recorded92,544 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 VGP
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 92,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,309 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,217 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 73,663 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,663 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 71,498 miles

Brakes Advisories: RBT Front Brake Imbalance:25%

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.2d]

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust clamp just after front flexi pipe corroded in half

Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust clamp just after front flexi pipe corroded in half

Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 67,443 miles

horn very weak

offside mirror loose

Fail 24 Aug 2010 67,443 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

horn very weak

offside mirror loose

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,363 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,347 miles

Inner Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 60,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 53,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 53,587 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 42,194 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 42,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

slight play in both front kingpins

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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Y287 VGP is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y287 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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Y287 VGP is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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