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T5 MOW

2012 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,204 mi
Last recorded179,204 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Cabstar73,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 MOW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 179,204 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 179,204 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security multiple areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 177,838 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 177,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 170,421 miles

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

surface rust on both chasis

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,228 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear in all four rear anti-roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on body chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air filter induction pipe bracket corroding on n/s front wing

corrosion on various parts of under cab

handbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 24 Apr 2019 147,789 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 147,786 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,281 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 130,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front tyre worn to outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,770 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lift (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 112,768 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (both) lift (2.4.G.2)

handbrake efficiency only just met

nearside front wing repeater temp secured

Pass 9 Apr 2015 70,873 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T5 MOW is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 73,522 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 T5 MOW, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T5 MOW is a 2012 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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