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PJ16 YCD

2016 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Cabstar54,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ16 YCD
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 83,137 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap rubber mounting is loose, Metal straps are secure

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 83,135 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value OSR Handbrake is very low on efficiency, both NSR and OSR do not lock on rolling road test and no reserve travel on handbrake lever (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap rubber mounting is loose, Metal straps are secure

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,879 miles

Nearside Front brake wires hanging loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in areas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens broken/has a hole in it

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

Rear NSR and OSR axle seals leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2025 78,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in a product (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front brake wires hanging loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in areas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens broken/has a hole in it

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

Rear NSR and OSR axle seals leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,302 miles

Both side front brake pad war sensor wires broken

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken/hole

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 68,302 miles

Both side front brake pad war sensor wires broken

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken/hole

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 61,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens unit cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 61,054 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70 r15c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lens unit cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,130 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 54,104 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 45,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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PJ16 YCD is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PJ16 YCD, 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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PJ16 YCD is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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