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HY66 VZJ

2016 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,901 mi
Last recorded96,901 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Cabstar54,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY66 VZJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 96,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety HALF SHAFT OIL LEAKING ONTO BRAKES (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 85,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,361 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 81,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 76,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,724 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,724 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,810 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 58,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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HY66 VZJ is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 54,396 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 HY66 VZJ, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY66 VZJ registered?

HY66 VZJ is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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