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Y379 KFC

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,174 mi
Last recorded98,174 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 KFC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 98,174 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,504 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,965 miles

DRIVER SEAT IN POOR CONDITION

all body mountings corroded and 2 missing

Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

DRIVER SEAT IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 74,158 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 74,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,898 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 65,897 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Air filter insecure / fixing bracket adrift

Front body bolt loose on tipper body unit

N/S door mirror glass missing

slight play in both front king pin assamble

Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,537 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,537 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror is missing

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,261 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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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Y379 KFC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y379 KFC, 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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Y379 KFC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y379 KFC safe to buy?

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