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WJ61 VXZ

2011 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

177,602 mi
Last recorded177,602 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Cabstar75,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 VXZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 177,602 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 177,596 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))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 171,420 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 171,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 166,610 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber mountings incorrectly fitted

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 166,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber mountings incorrectly fitted

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 153,647 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 142,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gaskets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 142,094 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gaskets (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 129,758 miles

Nearside Front Seat and Seatbelt not fitted at time of test.

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 129,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Body mounting fractured (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Body component insecure Wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure Body mounting bolt (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Seat and Seatbelt not fitted at time of test.

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 118,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 118,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 116,442 miles

Offside Drivers seat base deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2018 116,422 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Three metal pipes at front of tilting cab (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat and seat belt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Glass broken (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Drivers seat base deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Reverse light glass broken (4.6.1 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,986 miles

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Sidelight dim

Offside Rear Light unit broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has large cracks outside of swept area

Fail 24 Aug 2017 112,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer bracket (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded

Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Sidelight dim

Offside Rear Light unit broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has large cracks outside of swept area

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,565 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre no cords showing

wind screen has large crack out side a/b zones

Fail 31 Aug 2016 102,563 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cut in tyre no cords showing

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wind screen has large crack out side a/b zones

Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,833 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 60,241 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 59,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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WJ61 VXZ is a 2011 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 75,913 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 WJ61 VXZ, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WJ61 VXZ is a 2011 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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