2009 Nissan Cabstar 2.5L Diesel · AK09 YLD

The most recent MOT test on 28 August 2024 at 168,176 miles returned a failure with no defects recorded, leaving the vehicle's current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend ambiguous. Prior to that, the Cabstar passed cleanly at 150,699 miles on 24 August 2023 and again at 130,382 miles on 27 April 2022, showing a stable history with no advisories logged across those tests. The sudden fail with no listed defects suggests an administrative or unclassified issue rather than a clear mechanical decline, but the lack of a valid pass within the last 22 months means the truck is off the road legally until retested. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical 9,893 miles per year for a 17-year-old 2009 vehicle. The record shows 20,317 miles added between April 2022 and August 2023, then 17,477 miles by August 2024, a consistent annual rate with no standing periods or sudden spikes. The sparse three-entry history offers little depth, yet the clean passes indicate the previous owner kept basic statutory testing in order before the unexplained 2024 failure. A buyer must commission a fresh MOT before purchase, given the open failure. With no defects itemised, physical inspection should target common Cabstar weaknesses: front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear from the 168k mileage. Structural corrosion on the chassis and cab mounts warrants close checking, as age and winter use invite rust. Verify the 2024 failure cause via DVSA systems or the selling garage. If the truck merely missed a presentation item, a pass may follow quickly; if structural or emissions faults exist, repair cost on a high-mileage light commercial could outweigh value.