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Y33 PAL

2003 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,422 mi
Last recorded60,422 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Cabstar73,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 PAL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Park brake has low reserve travel

Pass 27 Nov 2024 57,634 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,760 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 55,951 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 55,588 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 55,349 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 55,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,424 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 53,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 53,357 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 52,227 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,025 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 51,025 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s and o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 49,158 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 49,158 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,448 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 47,448 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,107 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 45,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,370 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,394 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,394 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,002 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 33,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,023 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 25,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,116 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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Y33 PAL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 73,746 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 Y33 PAL, 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 23 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 Y33 PAL registered?

Y33 PAL is a 2003 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is Y33 PAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 PAL shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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