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BG59 RBF

2009 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,812 mi
Last recorded212,812 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Cabstar68,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 RBF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 212,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 209,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 206,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear load body panels corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 203,331 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 200,775 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 196,866 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 193,530 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 193,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 178,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 177,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Due to oil contamination of discs and pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 153,470 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight misting (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 137,508 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,491 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil temp not taken underfloor engine fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2014 104,057 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil temp not taken underfloor engine fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,046 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 85,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,804 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BG59 RBF is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG59 RBF, 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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BG59 RBF is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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