2010 Nissan Cabstar 2.5L Diesel · FY10 YWD

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of recurring mechanical neglect and deferred maintenance. While it passed its most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 107,638 miles, it carried a heavy list of advisories that mirror previous failures. The maintenance history shows a stable trend only in a negative sense, as issues with the suspension, brakes, and exhaust components persist across multiple years, suggesting that the owner only performs the minimum work required to pass an MOT rather than engaging in preventative care. At 16 years old, the recorded 107,638 miles represent an average of approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. However, the data shows a period of high activity or rapid testing between November 2024 and December 2025, where the vehicle covered over 1,000 miles in a short window. This interval resulted in a significant failure due to a major exhaust leak and poor parking brake efficiency, indicating that the vehicle was being driven with critical components nearing failure before the next inspection. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front sub-frame for structural integrity, as the tester noted corrosion in the December 2025 test. The suspension is another clear point of weakness, with the nearside front upper arm ball joint dust cover and multiple anti-roll bar linkages flagged as severely deteriorated or excessively worn. Furthermore, the offside front wheel bearing has had slight play since at least November 2024, a fault that has not been addressed and is likely to require immediate replacement to prevent a total mechanical failure. The braking system also shows signs of significant wear and contamination, including pitted front discs and a corroded nearside rear brake pipe. The presence of oil leaks at both the nearside and offside rear hubs requires a thorough inspection to determine if these are minor seal leaks or more costly failures. Given the history of worn tyres reaching legal limits and instances of under-inflation, the buyer should expect to spend on consumables and rubber components shortly after purchase.