2002 Nissan Cabstar 2.7L Diesel · HG51 WGZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 176,088 miles passed with only minor advisories regarding the offside front shock absorber and a damaged windscreen, previous records show significant failures in safety-critical systems. The transition from a major failure in 2021 to a pass in 2025 indicates that serious issues with braking and structural corrosion were only addressed once they reached a failure threshold. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 24-year-old commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 7,337 miles per year. There is very little usage recorded between the 2021 test (175,502 miles) and the 2023 test (175,936 miles), representing only 434 miles covered over two years. This suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods or was used sparingly, which often contributes to the degradation of rubber components and the development of seized or lagging brake components as noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough structural inspection of the nearside cab mounting and the tipper body, as both were flagged with heavy corrosion in 2023. Structural integrity remains the primary concern for a vehicle of this age. The steering box should be closely monitored for increased seepage, as this was noted in 2023 and not explicitly cleared. Given the history of parking brake failures and imbalanced rear brakes in 2021, a brake pull test is essential to ensure the system is now operating effectively and has not returned to a state of lagging or uneven performance.