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LR51 VPG

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,626 mi
Last recorded170,626 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VPG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 170,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 169,210 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 167,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 165,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 164,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 163,808 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 161,984 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 157,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 148,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 137,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 125,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 111,893 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 84,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 68,997 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,723 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (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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LR51 VPG is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LR51 VPG, 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.

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What year was LR51 VPG registered?

LR51 VPG is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is LR51 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 VPG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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