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KR51 DDL

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,570 mi
Last recorded51,570 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 DDL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 51,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has lift

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear body corroded

fuel tank secured by ratchet straps

Fail 27 Feb 2025 51,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front king pin has lift

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

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

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

Rear body corroded

fuel tank secured with ratchet straps

Pass 12 Apr 2023 51,373 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 51,368 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,143 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 51,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,402 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,398 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full set of pipes require cleaning /greasing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,634 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 46,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,639 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 44,635 miles

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,312 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,120 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,252 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 39,251 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 37,372 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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KR51 DDL is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,898 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 KR51 DDL, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR51 DDL registered?

KR51 DDL is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is KR51 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR51 DDL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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