1998 Nissan Cabstar 2.5L Diesel · S252 BGT
1998 Nissan Cabstar (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 71,140 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN CABSTAR
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,140 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S252 BGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 71,140 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S252 BGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Cabstar (S252 BGT) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
S252 BGT Mileage History
- 16/10/202368,045 mi
- 07/11/202368,132 mi+87 mi
- 18/11/202469,274 mi+1,142 mi
- 30/10/202571,135 mi+1,861 mi
- 07/11/202571,140 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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