2004 Nissan Cabstar 3.0L Diesel · NL54 FBB

The vehicle remains roadworthy, yet the most recent MOT on 23 August 2021 at 85 926 miles passed only with advisories. The tester flagged rear tyres worn close to the legal limit on both edges and brake pipes corroded and covered in grease. The history shows a clear improvement after a series of failures in 2013‑2015, stabilising from the December 2016 test onward, but the recurrence of brake‑pipe corrosion indicates an ongoing maintenance concern rather than a resolved issue. Mileage accumulation has been uneven for a 22‑year‑old cabstar. Early records show annual jumps of up to 11 000 miles between 2010 and 2012, then the odometer barely moved from 85 503 miles in June 2015 to 85 926 miles in August 2021 – just 423 miles over six years. This low‑mileage profile suggests periods of heavy use followed by extended inactivity, which can mask wear on consumables while allowing rust and corrosion to develop unnoticed. A buyer should inspect the rear tyres for edge wear, examine all brake pipes for corrosion and grease contamination, and test parking‑brake effort and efficiency. The anti‑roll‑bar bushes and suspension mounts should be checked for excessive play, as should under‑body and step corrosion noted in the 2015 test. Steering free‑play and brake‑fluctuation symptoms from the 2013 failures merit a close visual and mechanical check, together with seat‑belt anchorage corrosion. A professional pre‑purchase inspection will confirm whether the apparent low‑mileage benefits are offset by the accumulated structural and braking defects.