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SN16 BHL

2016 Nissan Cabstar

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Cabstar54,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN16 BHL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 108,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 107,965 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear rear lens damaged/broken

Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,169 miles

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

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

handbrake just met requirements

Fail 27 Jun 2024 95,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,159 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,159 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,302 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 61,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,495 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all six (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 38,495 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all six (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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SN16 BHL is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SN16 BHL, 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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What year was SN16 BHL registered?

SN16 BHL is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 15 June 2016.

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