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NL13 UCM

2013 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,332 mi
Last recorded138,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Nissan Cabstar69,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL13 UCM
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

to and from fuel filter pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 138,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

to and from fuel filter pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 135,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 124,893 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 113,308 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ball joints have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body bolt lose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

unable to take oil temp for smoke test

Pass 20 May 2022 99,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 79,443 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 64,010 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 32,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,865 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 31,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,366 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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NL13 UCM is a 2013 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 69,606 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 NL13 UCM, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL13 UCM registered?

NL13 UCM is a 2013 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is NL13 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL13 UCM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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