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LP61 FLJ

2012 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,212 mi
Last recorded95,212 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 FLJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,212 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 95,118 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle oil seals leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2025 88,676 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 82,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,984 miles

slight leak from axle seal o/s

Pass 3 Feb 2022 69,749 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 69,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,114 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 62,114 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,684 miles

BODY TO CHASSIS BOLTS LOOSE

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 55,684 miles

BODY TO CHASSIS BOLTS LOOSE

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 48,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 48,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5MM LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,695 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 34,923 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.7MM

Offside Rear TYRE 2.5MM

Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,001 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

Fail 14 Jan 2016 28,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,281 miles

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

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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LP61 FLJ is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LP61 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LP61 FLJ registered?

LP61 FLJ is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is LP61 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP61 FLJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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