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AV02 SNJ

2002 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,315 mi
Last recorded65,315 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 SNJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 65,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2024 60,786 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 60,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 60,778 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion appearing at both rear cab mounts

Pass 9 Oct 2021 60,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 60,184 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,907 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 58,508 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 57,354 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight rear brake grab

Pass 28 Jan 2017 55,757 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 55,757 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 54,776 miles

N/side front lamp damaged,and n/side rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2015 54,776 miles

N/side front lamp damaged,and n/side rear lamp lens damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 51,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,494 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 48,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 48,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,128 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 47,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 46,318 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,500 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 44,500 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 42,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres close to limit

wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2009 42,797 miles

rear tyres close to limit

wipers deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2008 38,799 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 34,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,778 miles

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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AV02 SNJ is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 AV02 SNJ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV02 SNJ registered?

AV02 SNJ is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is AV02 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 SNJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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