2011 Nissan Cabstar 2.5L Diesel · CA11 ABF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean pass results. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2026 at 120,325 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred in February 2025 at 118,115 miles, the immediate pass just two days later suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying identified faults rather than neglecting them. The mileage pattern is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year over the last decade. Between February 2023 and February 2026, the vehicle covered 16,662 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation or excessive heavy loading. The intervals of roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles between annual tests suggest a regular operational cycle, which generally helps in preventing the degradation of rubber seals and drivetrain-related components. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the last three tests, a physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and load points, which are common areas for corrosion on older Cabstar models. The buyer should examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of fatigue, as the MOT does not always flag minor play until they reach a failure threshold. Although the record is clean, checking the brake discs for uneven wear and inspecting for binding calipers remains necessary to ensure the vehicle remains as reliable as the digital history suggests.