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H12 MHX

1996 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,157 mi
Last recorded154,157 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Cabstar117,351 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 MHX
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 154,157 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 153,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 153,217 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 152,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 151,143 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 151,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 150,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 150,311 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 149,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 148,784 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 147,959 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 147,232 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 146,048 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 144,985 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 142,826 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 139,101 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 134,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 129,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 129,368 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 123,785 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 120,339 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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H12 MHX is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 117,351 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 H12 MHX, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H12 MHX registered?

H12 MHX is a 1996 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is H12 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 MHX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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