1996 Nissan Cabstar 2.5L Diesel · P101 GMF
1996 Nissan Cabstar (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 144,506 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN CABSTAR
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P101 GMF Key Findings
- 36 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 144,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (64 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P101 GMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
36 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Cabstar (P101 GMF) between October 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (64 issues), Suspension (56 issues), Lighting (35 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 158 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure hitting on nearside rear leaf spring (6.1.2 (a))”.
P101 GMF Mileage History
- 29/10/2005103,973 mi
- 02/11/2005103,991 mi+18 mi
- 17/11/2006108,642 mi+4,651 mi
- 17/11/2006108,642 mi
- 03/12/2007112,383 mi+3,741 mi
- 04/12/2007112,444 mi+61 mi
- 18/03/2009115,845 mi+3,401 mi
- 24/04/2010118,691 mi+2,846 mi
- 24/04/2010118,691 mi
- 28/04/2011121,902 mi+3,211 mi
- 30/04/2011121,929 mi+27 mi
- 11/06/2012125,765 mi+3,836 mi
- 19/06/2012125,792 mi+27 mi
- 12/06/2013128,291 mi+2,499 mi
- 18/06/2013128,353 mi+62 mi
- 23/06/2014131,877 mi+3,524 mi
- 25/06/2014138,892 mi+7,015 mi
- 23/06/2015133,596 mi-5,296 mi
- 07/07/2015133,655 mi+59 mi
- 14/06/2016134,419 mi+764 mi
- 15/06/2016134,435 mi+16 mi
- 12/07/2017135,921 mi+1,486 mi
- 15/07/2017135,955 mi+34 mi
- 09/07/2018137,939 mi+1,984 mi
- 19/07/2018137,941 mi+2 mi
- 11/07/2019139,296 mi+1,355 mi
- 12/07/2019139,296 mi
- 09/07/2020140,795 mi+1,499 mi
- 13/07/2021141,561 mi+766 mi
- 29/07/2021141,626 mi+65 mi
- 30/07/2021141,648 mi+22 mi
- 07/07/2022142,856 mi+1,208 mi
- 24/07/2023143,579 mi+723 mi
- 04/07/2024143,799 mi+220 mi
- 22/09/2025144,237 mi+438 mi
- 21/10/2026144,506 mi+269 mi
Average of roughly 1,932 miles per year across 36 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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