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BD06 VDC

2006 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Nissan Cabstar74,064 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 VDC
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes at the front by block connector and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Body insecure Centre Mount corroded around body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Body insecure corroded around body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure corroded around body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body insecure centre in front of rear wheel .corroded around body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure corroded around body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body insecure corroded around body mount (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 99,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Body not fully secure corrosion on body where it is bolted to chassis at offside front and nearside rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 99,362 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all anti roll bar bushes in rear worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached middle and rear universal joints badly worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body not fully secure body chassis to main vehicle chassis corroded at front and rear (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 86,188 miles

Slight play in steering system

Central Front Exhaust noisy Down pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 86,140 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded under inner arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor corroded under inner arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES , lower (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust noisy Down pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering system

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,878 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both end bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,017 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,014 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Seat adjuster not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure Wiring by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Body bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,903 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 55,903 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working amended connection to bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,960 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 49,458 miles

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,518 miles

handbrake readings just met requirements

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,725 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust box cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,850 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,843 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,630 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,998 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 23,790 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,774 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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BD06 VDC is a 2006 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 74,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD06 VDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD06 VDC is a 2006 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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