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AK55 XVL

2005 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,734 mi
Last recorded114,734 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XVL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 114,734 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened By wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by wishbone bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded out of compensator to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe into Rear Compensator (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Tipper body chassis , at rear by hinge corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and offside cab mounts have repairs with heavy underseal/stonechip unable to assess structure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure tipper body chassis , at rear by hinge corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside and off side cab body strengthening bars repaired and undersealed/stonechipped . unable to assess structural strength.

Pass 31 Dec 2019 109,029 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 109,029 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear pin and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and out wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 105,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion around cab

slight play in steering

Fail 20 Nov 2018 105,195 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Goes to load valve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear of front cab marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cab chassis rail corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Rear of cab marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of cab outer skin near seat belt mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cab chassis rail starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 95,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,639 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 89,639 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,093 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cab chassis corrored nearside/offside

Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,491 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,491 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,928 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 61,928 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs and pads getting worn

rear a/r/bar end links worn (and rattle)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust centre silincer cracked and slight blow

front brake discs and pads getting worn

rear a/r/bar end links worn (and rattle)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 46,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,853 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 39,850 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R TYRE FLAT AT TIME OF TEST INFLATED ADVISE CHECK ASAP

Pass 7 Oct 2008 33,748 miles

nsf mirror taped up view not effected at time of test

osf mirror cracked ok at time of test

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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AK55 XVL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,501 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK55 XVL, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK55 XVL is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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