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BJ12 RLX

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

181,675 mi
Last recorded181,675 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 RLX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 181,675 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 173,693 miles

All the rear antiroll bar bushes are getting worn / perishing.

All the under side off the motor is corroding.

Both the front floors by the steps are corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 170,296 miles

All the fuel and brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 167,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 162,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On all the pipes on the motor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 155,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on all the rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 155,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on all the rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 148,884 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 148,736 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 140,076 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 128,158 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,117 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,155 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

o/s rear hub seal slight misting of oil

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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BJ12 RLX is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 73,522 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 BJ12 RLX, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ12 RLX is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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