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1997 Nissan Cabstar 2.5L Diesel · R78 NDV

R78 NDV

1997 Nissan Cabstar (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 220,219 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2494cc

R78 NDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 220,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R78 NDV Mileage History

  1. 17/01/2023194,150 mi
  2. 23/01/2024214,477 mi+20,327 mi
  3. 13/05/2024214,492 mi+15 mi
  4. 23/07/2025220,216 mi+5,724 mi
  5. 24/07/2025220,219 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 10,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R78 NDV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Cabstar (R78 NDV) between January 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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