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LR12 SXT

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,829 mi
Last recorded142,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 SXT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 142,829 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished to cords on inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Cab section under seat and associated outrigger corroded - two areas (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Cab floor - footwell (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes - front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tipper bed unserviceable

Pass 4 Jan 2024 142,629 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,352 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 142,343 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 142,111 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated flashing on with battery light (1.1.10 (f))

Front headlamp adjusters broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rubbing on lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank strap broken secured with ratchet strap

rear silencer missing rubber

Fail 17 Apr 2021 142,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated flashing on with battery light (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened rubbing on lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by rack (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank strap broken secured with ratchet strap

rear silencer missing rubber

Fail 30 Mar 2021 142,076 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,635 miles

battery light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Feb 2020 141,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

battery light on

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,932 miles

both side rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 8 Feb 2019 128,911 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both side rear anti roll bar bushes worn

hand brake long travel

Fail 16 Jan 2019 127,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sides rear anti roll bar bushes worn

both sides rear pads signs of overheating

hand brake long travel

Pass 22 Feb 2018 120,861 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2017 105,066 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters broken and siezed (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery warning light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,536 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,083 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 78,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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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LR12 SXT is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 LR12 SXT, 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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LR12 SXT is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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