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LA51 JXY

2002 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Cabstar76,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 JXY
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 118,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside front seat belt clip cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2025 118,368 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside front seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 1 Aug 2024 117,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

offside front seat belt clip cover missing

Fail 30 Jul 2024 117,696 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

offside front seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,924 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 116,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ALL rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 115,619 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 114,082 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 114,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,686 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,214 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked but usable (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' behind sun visor will need replacement if cracks more (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked but usable (8.1.2a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' behind sun visor will need replacement if cracks more (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,246 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just below 10mm (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 95,214 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hole in cab mat catching on feet (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable fully adjusted (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just below 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 91,868 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 91,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,438 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 60,175 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,403 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 54,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 48,864 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,274 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,785 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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LA51 JXY is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LA51 JXY, 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.

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LA51 JXY is a 2002 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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