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F448 OPB

1989 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,198 mi
Last recorded158,198 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Nissan Cabstar117,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF448 OPB
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 158,198 miles

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO CAB FLOOR AND STEP AREAS

VEHICLE CONDITION IS CAB AND CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 23 Nov 2007 154,038 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advaced corrosion on both chassis rails front to rear and near spring fixing points at rear

advanced corrosion on both rear shocker lower fixing points

extensive welding repairs to cab near offside lower seat belt fixing

genral condition of this vehicle is corroding

tipper frame corrode on off side and in genral rusty condition

welding repairs to cab underside near fixing points

offside grab handle insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2007 154,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advaced corrosion on both chassis rails front to rear and near spring fixing points at rear

advanced corrosion on both rear shocker lower fixing points

extensive welding repairs to cab near offside lower seat belt fixing

genral condition of this vehicle is corroding

tipper frame corrode on off side and in genral rusty condition

welding repairs to cab underside near fixing points

both door steps badly corroded

offside grab handle insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2006 147,718 miles

battery is insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2005 141,135 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION ON TIPPER FRAME BOTH SIDES

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS NEAR BOTH LOWER SEAT BELT FIXINGS

FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL (SUSPECT STEERING BOX)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

SLIGHT IMBALNCE ON REAR BRAKE READINGS

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

Fail 2 Nov 2005 140,826 miles

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

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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F448 OPB is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F448 OPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F448 OPB registered?

F448 OPB is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F448 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F448 OPB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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