Nissan Cabstar C Cab Diesel (1987)
1987 Nissan Cabstar C Cab Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 160 1987 Nissan Cabstar C Cab Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Nissan Cabstar diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate across 160 vehicles tested—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—meaning every single example that came through MOT testing failed. No dangerous defects were recorded and advisories averaged zero per vehicle, which suggests the failures aren't safety-critical but rather reflect the fundamental challenge of keeping a nearly four-decade-old commercial vehicle roadworthy.
The complete absence of mileage data and the uniform failure pattern point to a vehicle type that's rarely still in active use or formal testing; these are likely preservation pieces or long-stored examples rather than daily drivers. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project requiring full mechanical assessment rather than a usable commercial vehicle—a professional pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist is not optional.
We have 160 1987 Nissan Cabstar C Cab Diesel vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Nissan Cabstar C Cab Diesel
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (96%) | 154 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (4%) | 6 | 0% | 0 |
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