CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU51 XHH

2001 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,796 mi
Last recorded115,796 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XHH
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,796 miles

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 109,756 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,080 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 102,079 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 94,956 miles

slight play in front king pins

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2012 93,237 miles

both cab chassis fails rusty

n/s/r light nit damage

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f king pin

Fail 2 Aug 2012 93,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both cab chassis rails rusty

nsr light unit damaged

osf tyre worn on edge

very slight play nsf king-pin

very slight play rear roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,493 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 153,197 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 145,801 miles

Nail in offside rear inner tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 145,800 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear inner tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 130,852 miles

Mil light on

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temp gauge reading high

Fail 19 Jun 2009 130,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Mil light on

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temp gauge reading high

Pass 1 May 2008 126,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 124,634 miles

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
Full Nissan Cabstar reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU51 XHH is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU51 XHH, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU51 XHH?

You can check the full history of VU51 XHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU51 XHH registered?

VU51 XHH is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is VU51 XHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU51 XHH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU51 XHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU51 XHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.