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SL18 EFZ

2018 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,820 mi
Last recorded176,820 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Nissan Cabstar49,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 EFZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 176,820 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 176,818 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 163,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 163,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 152,570 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 152,567 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 140,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,503 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front and rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 124,503 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front and rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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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SL18 EFZ is a 2018 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 49,653 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 SL18 EFZ, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SL18 EFZ registered?

SL18 EFZ is a 2018 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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