Nissan Cabstar Lwb Diesel (1993)
1993 Nissan Cabstar Lwb Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 439 1993 Nissan Cabstar Lwb Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1993 Nissan Cabstar is in dire condition on test: a 10% first-time pass rate sits catastrophically below the 80% UK average, meaning 9 out of 10 of these vehicles fail their MOT. The diesel variant, which accounts for 434 of the 439 vehicles analysed, performs identically poorly at 10%, and mercifully none have recorded dangerous defects—but that low pass rate reflects widespread, serious mechanical issues across the fleet.
At 170,518 miles median, these trucks are genuinely old workhorses with substantial mileage, yet the average of just 0.01 failures recorded per vehicle suggests MOT testers are documenting only the most critical problems rather than minor faults. If you're considering buying one, treat the 10% pass rate as a red flag for major structural, engine, or braking problems: budget heavily for pre-purchase inspection and expect significant remedial work before it will pass test.
We have 439 1993 Nissan Cabstar Lwb Diesel vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1993 Nissan Cabstar Lwb 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 (99%) | 434 | 0.1% | 0.01 |
| Petrol (1%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 Nissan Cabstar Lwb Diesel vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 Nissan Cabstar Lwb Diesel vehicles fall between 170,518 and 170,518 miles.
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