2011 Nissan Cabstar 2.5L Diesel · FE61 XBM

The 2011 Nissan Cabstar fails its most recent MOT test on 29 September 2025 at 201,134 miles, indicating that the maintenance trend is unstable and not improving despite earlier passes in 2023 and 2024. The mileage record shows a high annual average of about 13,400 miles for a 15‑year‑old vehicle, with the distance covered accelerating sharply after 2023: from 189,799 miles in August 2023 to 194,401 miles in August 2024 (4,602 miles), then to 195,230 miles in September 2024 (839 miles), to 195,265 miles in October 2024 (35 miles), and finally to 201,134 miles in September 2025 (5,869 miles). A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or sag, test the rear brakes for binding or excessive play, examine the brake discs for scoring or corrosion, and look for structural rust around the wheel arches, chassis rails and underbody, as these components have been flagged in previous advisories despite the lack of recorded defects. The recurring nature of the recent failure, combined with the high mileage and limited intervals between tests, suggests that consumable items such as tyres and wiper blades may have been replaced, but underlying mechanical wear could be accumulating; a thorough in‑person assessment is essential to verify the condition of the drivetrain, exhaust system and structural integrity before purchase.