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AW05 GAS

2005 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Cabstar74,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW05 GAS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 77,390 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body bolts loose nearside

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,915 miles

hand brake 16% just within limit allowed

securing bolts of but loose nearside and offside front

Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake 16% just within limit allowed

securing bolts of but loose nearside and offside front

Pass 23 May 2008 51,910 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror damaged

some body mountings loose on nearside rear

Fail 15 May 2008 51,910 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror damaged

some body mountings loose on nearside rear

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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AW05 GAS is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AW05 GAS, 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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What year was AW05 GAS registered?

AW05 GAS is a 2005 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is AW05 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW05 GAS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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