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F543 HDM

1989 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,457 mi
Last recorded143,457 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1989 Nissan Cabstar117,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 HDM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 143,457 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s Front brake binding.

Pass 24 May 2014 142,950 miles

Slight fraying on seat belts.

Slight rusting on body at rear

Pass 31 Dec 2012 142,365 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

O/S Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight oil leak on n/s rear hub.

Slight rusting on hings on drop side

Pass 23 Nov 2011 141,617 miles

67015 radials fitted to front 1815 radials on rear axle

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf wheel slight bind

slight oil leak from half shaft around rear drums

Pass 27 Nov 2010 141,360 miles

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

O/S Rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 139,480 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf wheel slightly binding

Pass 16 Dec 2008 137,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work starting to corrode

drivers seat cushion slighty worn

Fail 8 Dec 2008 137,442 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body work starting to corrode

drivers seat cushion slighty worn

Pass 19 Dec 2007 135,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f slightly binding not excessive at this stage.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 135,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 132,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Dec 2006 132,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 129,777 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 129,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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F543 HDM is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F543 HDM, 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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F543 HDM is a 1989 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F543 HDM safe to buy?

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