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FJ62 AVV

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,895 mi
Last recorded185,895 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 AVV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 185,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 185,719 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 185,719 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 185,313 miles

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

Hand brake needs adjusting

Rear Both sides )Axle seal slight leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2021 185,313 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Hand brake needs adjusting

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

Rear Both sides )Axle seal slight leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2021 185,311 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury missing (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,451 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 162,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 142,834 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 142,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,713 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2019 138,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 121,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper marker light inop

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal reservoir to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 121,014 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users 3 front body to chassis mounting brackets broken and 2 bolts loose (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and ply exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper trim/panel insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play near limit (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper marker light inop

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal reservoir to rack (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 105,703 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 105,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear play in shock absorber bush not yet considered excessive

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,669 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 65,648 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage body (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint under load (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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FJ62 AVV is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FJ62 AVV, 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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FJ62 AVV is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 December 2012.

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