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AF09 NLN

2009 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

127,436 mi
Last recorded127,436 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Cabstar68,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NLN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,436 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 127,319 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Rear Chassis Sharp Edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn All 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Engine Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 121,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp Unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 121,671 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Lamp Unit (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,522 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 115,522 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washers are weak but still function

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,152 miles

corrosion to rear body outriggers

o/s/r hub seal weeping oil

Fail 7 Sep 2021 86,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear body outriggers

o/s/r hub seal weeping oil

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 81,285 miles

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,321 miles

o/s/r hub seal weeping

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,321 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r hub seal weeping

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,834 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 72,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 72,779 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 59,339 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 59,325 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,043 miles

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

osf pad wire broken

Fail 11 Mar 2013 51,043 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

osf pad wire broken

Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 44,430 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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AF09 NLN is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 68,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF09 NLN, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF09 NLN is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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