MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
nsf mirror taped up view not effected at time of test
osf mirror cracked ok at time of test
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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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