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HJ12 VUY

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,116 mi
Last recorded40,116 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VUY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 40,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 37,327 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 37,307 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 28,487 miles

Center mirror is not great but does provide some view to the rear

N/S/R light cluster is broken

N/s mirror broken

Fail 3 Apr 2019 28,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Center mirror is not great but does provide some view to the rear

N/S/R light cluster is broken

N/s mirror broken

Pass 28 Mar 2018 24,259 miles

EML is on

Pass 1 Apr 2017 19,886 miles

cracked mirror

Pass 19 Mar 2016 14,989 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 14,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 11,569 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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HJ12 VUY is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ12 VUY, 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 HJ12 VUY registered?

HJ12 VUY is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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