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F235 RAR

1989 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,940 mi
Last recorded181,940 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Nissan Cabstar117,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 RAR
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 181,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 181,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 181,821 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 181,821 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 181,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 181,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 180,898 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 179,386 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 177,646 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 176,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 174,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 174,549 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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F235 RAR is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 117,603 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 F235 RAR, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F235 RAR registered?

F235 RAR is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F235 RAR safe to buy?

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