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H978 NUX

1990 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,194 mi
Last recorded199,194 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Cabstar104,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 NUX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 199,194 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 194,326 miles

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

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

under-vehicle rusted and wheel-arches.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 192,306 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 192,304 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

damp around steering box

drivers seat cushion badly damaged

front floors corroding

steering heavy

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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H978 NUX is a 1990 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,818 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 H978 NUX, 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 36 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 H978 NUX registered?

H978 NUX is a 1990 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H978 NUX safe to buy?

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