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OC51 TOW

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,330 mi
Last recorded70,330 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC51 TOW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 70,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 69,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear park brake cable outer cover deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,334 miles

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 67,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 May 2021 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 61,269 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure band clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 52,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,060 miles

front prop shaft uj bolts loose

parking brake only just met requirments

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,727 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,015 miles

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

N/s king pin slight lift

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2014 27,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

N/s king pin slight lift

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,755 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,544 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,949 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 24,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,432 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,179 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 22,177 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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OC51 TOW is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OC51 TOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OC51 TOW registered?

OC51 TOW is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is OC51 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OC51 TOW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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