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AP51 CSU

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 CSU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 106,453 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Cab holed in several places

Offside Front Slight play in king pin

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 99,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front x 2 and rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

cab corroded in parts

Fail 8 Apr 2024 99,566 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front x 2 and rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

cab corroded in parts

Fail 8 Jun 2023 99,528 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch damaged (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside fuel tank slight stain fuel

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on cab body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 92,935 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 92,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,004 miles

Cab floor corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reg plates worn

drivers seat base worn

Fail 23 Jul 2021 89,984 miles

Fuel hose leaking Injector spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Front pipe into silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab floor covering very poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers seat base poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,364 miles

steering creaking

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,223 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 88,811 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected brake binding (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body back corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,855 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 May 2018 87,848 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 May 2017 82,823 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 82,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,819 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and main silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mounting corroded (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of cab (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mounting corroded (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear lamp lens broken

severe corrosion to buck/tipper chassis and floor

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,436 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 81,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 78,686 miles

tipper body rear outriggers have slight corrosion

Fail 9 May 2014 78,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

tipper body rear outriggers have slight corrosion

Pass 2 May 2013 76,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 75,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,309 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,307 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 63,561 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 63,560 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 59,465 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 59,465 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main beam warning lamp stays on

Pass 1 May 2008 53,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,141 miles

Front number plate begining to deteriorate

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 44,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate begining to deteriorate

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in steering joints.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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AP51 CSU is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,898 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 AP51 CSU, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP51 CSU is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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