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YH16 OCW

2016 Nissan Cabstar

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,436 mi
Last recorded111,436 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Cabstar54,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 OCW
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 111,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 111,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 105,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc starting to wear thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 105,552 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn , antiroll bar has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush has excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn , antiroll bar has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc starting to wear thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 104,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 28 Feb 2024 104,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,571 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Class Cracked and Housing Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tyre Worn Very Close to Legal Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tyre Worn Very Close to Legal Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 98,571 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Class Cracked and Housing Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tyre Worn Very Close to Legal Limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal Leaking Slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tyre Worn Very Close to Legal Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre Flat / Punctured (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 85,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,242 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
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YH16 OCW is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 54,396 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 YH16 OCW, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH16 OCW registered?

YH16 OCW is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 March 2016.

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