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NU16 LCT

2016 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,527 mi
Last recorded99,527 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Cabstar54,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU16 LCT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 99,527 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper worn

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Fuel filter lose but can not fall out

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper worn

Pass 16 Jun 2025 95,069 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,551 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 85,540 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 85,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,420 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 73,382 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 65,169 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 48,454 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 48,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,238 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 37,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,198 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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NU16 LCT is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 54,396 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 NU16 LCT, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NU16 LCT registered?

NU16 LCT is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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