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SW18 JHJ

2018 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,835 mi
Last recorded117,835 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Cabstar49,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 JHJ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 117,835 miles

Brake disc contaminated Both trear. (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 116,241 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 116,203 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,419 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,388 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective At exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 90,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 77,591 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 77,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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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SW18 JHJ is a 2018 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SW18 JHJ, 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 SW18 JHJ registered?

SW18 JHJ is a 2018 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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