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Y281 SPS

2001 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

97,876 mi
Last recorded97,876 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Cabstar76,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY281 SPS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and floor holed within 30 cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Position lamp insecure both rear lamps fixing brackets holed and rusted (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes rusted and slight seepage near resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

body floor rusted and holed

body floor strengthener panel holed

rear body chassis holed at front nearside and offside

Pass 25 Mar 2025 97,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front of Rear buck rusted and holed

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop rear U/J (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front king pin bushes have slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front gaiters perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,326 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced near limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

body chassis and floor slightly holed

Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,043 miles

Both front track rod ends pinch bolts rusted and weak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front flexys perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear light board rusted

cab rusted and weak at front steps

tipper body rusty and starting to get weak in places

Fail 21 Feb 2023 97,029 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plate not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Both front track rod ends pinch bolts rusted and weak

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four front flexys perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear light board rusted

cab rusted and weak at front steps

tipper body rusty and starting to get weak in places

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front flexible brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body chassis holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

both front track rod end pinch bolts rusted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 96,531 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front flexible brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure body chassis holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both front track rod end pinch bolts rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted at rear and damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp insecure both rear lamp brackets rusted and holed but secure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

rear body floor small holes and rusted

Fail 17 Feb 2021 95,603 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both front 'd' brackets loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and wheel arch holed at seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor and wheel arch holed at seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body rear cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump rusted and slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung washer leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp insecure both rear lamp brackets rusted and holed but secure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

parking brake lever outer cover on handle missing

rear body floor small holes and rusted

waterpump on engine noisey and coolant stains around it

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn near limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

waterpump leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 89,966 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear buck floor small hole

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bolt (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear buck floor strengtheners rusted and weak

Pass 6 Jul 2017 86,664 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

coolant leak on engine

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,573 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (2.4.B.2)

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (2.5.A.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front cab chassis rusted at body mounting

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors rusted (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,619 miles

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,462 miles

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

nearside and offside front buck chassis holed

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,454 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front buck chassis holed

Pass 22 Apr 2013 75,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 72,980 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s wing indicator inscu

Fail 18 Mar 2011 136,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 136,057 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,612 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 63,119 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 60,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SMALL AMOUNT OF WEAR IN ALL FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE/BUSHES

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SMALL AMOUNT OF WEAR IN ALL FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE/BUSHES

Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 57,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front anti-roll bar bushes becoming excessively worn

steel sections of both front brake flexi hoses becoming excessively corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,560 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 54,557 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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Y281 SPS is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 Y281 SPS, 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.

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Y281 SPS is a 2001 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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