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SM68 AVG

2018 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,633 mi
Last recorded141,633 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Cabstar49,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 AVG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 141,633 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 141,624 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,127 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 140,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive at hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 138,960 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 138,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken & sharp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured at anchor eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & OSF (4.4.3 (a))

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

ONLY Chassis /cab tested - There is no cargo area/body fitted at time of test

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres are have cuts and damage to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 138,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer tyres are damaged/chewed up on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,429 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 110,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,297 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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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SM68 AVG is a 2018 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SM68 AVG, 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 SM68 AVG registered?

SM68 AVG is a 2018 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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