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CK51 MWC

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,412 mi
Last recorded135,412 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 MWC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 135,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 134,185 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 133,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 132,615 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,615 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 131,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,318 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 129,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on offside front spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front kingpin has some play

Pass 14 Oct 2017 127,618 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,909 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 123,909 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 123,284 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s tipper chaiss corroded and rear support

Pass 27 Nov 2013 115,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 115,462 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 109,850 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 109,847 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 98,415 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 98,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,559 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

body crossmembers have corrosion of an advanced nature

body rails have corrosion of an advanced nature

front tyres worn on edges

track rod slightly bent

Fail 27 Nov 2009 93,553 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

body crossmembers excess corrosion

body rails excessively corroded

front tyres worn on edges

n/s mirror glass cracked

some inbalance rear brakes

track rod slightly bent

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,229 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front of body frame heavily corroded to form holes.Body chassis and mounting brackets corroding down both sides of vehicle

some inbalance rear brakes

Fail 25 Nov 2008 88,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front of body frame heavily corroded to form holes.Body chassis and mounting brackets corroding down both sides of vehicle

some inbalance rear brakes

Fail 12 Nov 2008 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front of body frame heavily corroded to form holes.Body chassis and mounting brackets corroding down both sides of vehicle

fuel tank is only secured by ratchet straps,tank is secure however not ideal

some inbalance rear brakes

spare wheel poorly mounted,appears to have locking nuts on threads but movement of assembly evident

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,646 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 79,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2006 71,313 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 71,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight bind right hand rear brake

some lift left hand front stub axle

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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CK51 MWC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CK51 MWC, 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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CK51 MWC is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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