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SM11 BLN

2011 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Cabstar75,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 BLN
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 60,998 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 60,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 59,326 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 57,711 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

slight corrosion to body

Fail 15 Feb 2024 57,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bed body mounting point corroded & holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bed body cross members corroded & holed

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

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,735 miles

Rear bed, some of the cross members have corroded through, but bed is still secure

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 53,735 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple pipes chalked up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn eyelet bushes & D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear bed, some of the cross members have corroded through, but bed is still secure

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 48,522 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 48,520 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid to rear rigid pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipe above tank corroding

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer/ low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,245 miles

Exhaust noisy tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 39,243 miles

Emissions not tested obd socket missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Additional braking device inoperative Brake compensator seized (1.5 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,439 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 32,438 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 27,487 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 27,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 25,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 25,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parts of exhaust corroding

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,474 miles

Offside Front tyre low on outer shoulder

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,736 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 22,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,914 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 20,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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SM11 BLN is a 2011 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 75,913 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 SM11 BLN, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SM11 BLN is a 2011 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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