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HJ09 VDY

2009 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,832 mi
Last recorded140,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Cabstar68,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 VDY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 140,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside of cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tipper body in poor condition

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 137,662 miles

Offside Rear U bolts not long enough to go through nuts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tipper body in poor condition

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

Fail 31 May 2025 137,609 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear U bolts not long enough to go through nuts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tipper body in poor condition

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

Pass 17 May 2024 135,240 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tipper body in poor condition

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

Fail 13 May 2024 135,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) quite a lot

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under cab (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tipper body in poor condition

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 121,812 miles

tipper body not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2022 121,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired tipper body (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,419 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 115,419 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 109,773 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 109,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Glass Cover Missing Also (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 104,449 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2019 104,449 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2018 966,700 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 96,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack Joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing On Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,297 miles

driver seat worn

exhaust tail pipe missing

coolant leak

clutch and brake pedal anti slip rubbers worn

o/s handbrake effort low but met requirements

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes x 4

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,499 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

corrosion in rear exhaust

driver seat worn

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 73,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

corrosion in rear exhaust

driver seat worn

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,940 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r wing reflector missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 39,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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HJ09 VDY is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 68,641 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 HJ09 VDY, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HJ09 VDY is a 2009 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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