CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA02 MVE

2002 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2664cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,230 mi
Last recorded99,230 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 MVE
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 99,230 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Plates have been welded to cab chassis and are ok but cab is rusting still but not holed.

coloured bulbs have been used where light lenses were broken

drivers seat base is starting to get worn and might need some attention soon

front brake discs inner face getting corroded

near side door mirror glass missing but off side door mirror and rear view mirror still in tact

near side rear cab mount starting to get rusty it has been welded but is still a bit rusty

rear anti roll bar links getting worn

Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by rear cab mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axel (3.6.B.1)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by cab mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by cab mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes getting worn (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive plates have been welded but still rusty around area (2.4.A.3)

drivers seat base is starting to get a little worn

front brake discs inner face worn

near side door mirror missing but rear view mirror on windscreen in tact

Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,637 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

main beam tell tale illuminated whilst on dipped beam

Fail 17 Sep 2013 84,802 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

main beam tell tale illuminated whilst on dipped beam

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,782 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,967 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 73,967 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,601 miles

slight play in n/s/r lower shock absorber bush

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has 2mm of tread, legal limit is 1.6mm.

Fail 24 Jul 2008 59,324 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre has 2mm of tread, legal limit is 1.6mm.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,423 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,563 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 48,563 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Outer Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Service 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
Full Nissan Cabstar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LA02 MVE is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 76,641 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 LA02 MVE, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA02 MVE?

You can check the full history of LA02 MVE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA02 MVE registered?

LA02 MVE is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is LA02 MVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 MVE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA02 MVE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LA02 MVE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.