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BL17 MKG

2017 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Nissan Cabstar52,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 MKG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,654 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 104,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,238 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSR NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Diff seal leak Both OSR NSR

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both OSF NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 88,238 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSR NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Diff seal leak Both OSR NSR

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both OSF NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,577 miles

Nearside Front repeater lamp lens mssing

Fail 29 Dec 2023 74,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 60,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,107 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 46,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 34,822 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 34,821 miles

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

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

Brake warning lamp on

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

Traction control lamp on

Pass 29 Jun 2020

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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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BL17 MKG is a 2017 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 52,325 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 BL17 MKG, 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 9 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL17 MKG registered?

BL17 MKG is a 2017 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 July 2017.

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