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OV12 XBN

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 XBN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 58,596 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 58,596 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 56,675 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 56,674 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability area wooden floor deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 53,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 48,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak from wheel hub housing.

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,555 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 37,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 23 Jan 2019 34,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 32,265 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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OV12 XBN is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OV12 XBN, 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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OV12 XBN is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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