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GJ12 RWW

2012 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,885 mi
Last recorded45,885 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 RWW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 45,885 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 43,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 41,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 41,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal leaking on to disc and pad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,915 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bolt fitted incorrectly rubbing on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bolt fitted incorrectly rubbing on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 37,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bolt fitted incorrectly rubbing on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bolt fitted incorrectly rubbing on chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 34,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both rear hub seals leaking

Pass 1 Oct 2020 31,188 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both hub sills (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 22,023 miles

Offside Rear body bolt missing

Fail 16 Mar 2018 21,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear body bolt missing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,597 miles

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

o/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr hub seal weaping

Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,479 miles

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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GJ12 RWW is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,488cc 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 GJ12 RWW, 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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What year was GJ12 RWW registered?

GJ12 RWW is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GJ12 RWW safe to buy?

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