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YX16 VXS

2016 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,778 mi
Last recorded128,778 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Cabstar54,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 VXS
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 128,778 miles

see vt30 document

Fail 24 Feb 2026 128,775 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front arches covered in sealer-plates welded from inside cab-tidy up will be nice,rear roll bar bushes play,rear leafspring bushes,front tyre treads uneven wear-tracking required,sump rusting-engine oil leak-investigate

transmission rattle,fuel pipe damp,exhaust-suspension-subframe-pipes-chassis-underbody-running gear rusty,flat bed rusty deteriorating,service due fuel filter aged-pipe damp-investigate

Fail 10 Dec 2025 128,766 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter and connecting pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced below seat in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced below seat in places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached fixing bent (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected possible drivebelt issue-jump steering-stiff on lock to lock-investigate (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

check service history-overdue,transmission and suspension rattle,rear anti roll bar bushes play,chassis-suspension-running gear rusting,front tyre treads uneven wear-tyre pressures need resetting

pipes-rusting-scabbing,lorry flat bed structure neglected needs repair and tidy rough edges,parking brake lever travel getting high,rear brakes very imbalanced 34%

Pass 6 Sep 2024 125,106 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 122,922 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,915 miles

Floor not fully secure 4x bolt loose o/s on black (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected white light to rear (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Floor not fully secure 4x bolt loose o/s on black (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,481 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 71,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 45,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 45,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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YX16 VXS is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YX16 VXS, 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 YX16 VXS registered?

YX16 VXS is a 2016 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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