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J55 PLO

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,494 mi
Last recorded43,494 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PLO
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 43,494 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 41,787 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 41,743 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded below seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning lamp flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Front front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear brake caliper parking brake linkage seizing

offside sideboard corroded and holed

Pass 14 Sep 2023 40,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 36,918 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 30,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 28,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,553 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 27,552 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,131 miles

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

front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear anti roll bushes slightly worn. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,314 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 16,030 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 16,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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J55 PLO is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White 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 J55 PLO, 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 J55 PLO registered?

J55 PLO is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is J55 PLO safe to buy?

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