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Nissan Cabstar

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,494 cc

L40 PHEMOT history

L40 PHE is a red diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
49,985 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Cabstar
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PHE was last recorded at 49,985 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,498 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
487 miles
Average per year
1,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,985 miles
  • 2025 – 49,498 miles
  • 2024 – 48,878 miles
  • 2023 – 47,834 miles
  • 2022 – 47,204 miles
  • 2021 – 46,395 miles
  • 2020 – 45,522 miles
  • 2019 – 44,623 miles
  • 2018 – 43,899 miles
  • 2017 – 43,004 miles
  • 2016 – 41,922 miles
  • 2015 – 40,957 miles
  • 2014 – 40,085 miles
  • 2013 – 38,678 miles
  • 2012 – 36,782 miles
  • 2011 – 35,315 miles
  • 2010 – 33,858 miles
  • 2009 – 31,739 miles
  • 2008 – 29,812 miles
  • 2007 – 27,159 miles
  • 2006 – 23,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside cab chassis above steering idler coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,985 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    428851022145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass49,498 miles (+620)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    968481171649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass48,878 miles (+1,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,878 miles
    Test number
    405465315832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security structure has a slight crack (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass47,834 miles (+630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    360623114448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab structure slight crack (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass47,204 miles (+809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    47,204 miles
    Test number
    844102948587
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cab chassis rail outer skin corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass46,395 miles (+873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    46,395 miles
    Test number
    290369833742
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass45,522 miles (+899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    637069413786
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis fractured at cab

  8. Pass44,623 miles (+724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,623 miles
    Test number
    172677193535
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis at cab fractured

  9. Pass43,899 miles (+895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,899 miles
    Test number
    977049311470
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi point (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCab chassis corroded at offside

  10. Pass43,004 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    43,004 miles
    Test number
    272303040434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside cab chassis above steering idler coroded

  11. Fail42,998 miles (+1,076)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,998 miles
    Test number
    702633378261
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside cab chassis above steering idler coroded

  12. Pass41,922 miles (+965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    41,922 miles
    Test number
    114500001680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside cab chassis above steering idler corroded

  13. Pass40,957 miles (+872)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,957 miles
    Test number
    307087415186
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside front chassis above steering idler corroded

  14. Pass40,085 miles (+1,407)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    597728314123
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside front chassis above steering idler showing corrosion

  15. Pass38,678 miles (+1,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,678 miles
    Test number
    288203633191
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass36,782 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,782 miles
    Test number
    366143442151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,315 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,315 miles
    Test number
    579507131143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,858 miles (+2,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    224708330137
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass31,739 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    932374439190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,812 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,812 miles
    Test number
    584454638177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,159 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,159 miles
    Test number
    433018237179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,749 miles
    Test number
    533867336143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PHE

Does L40 PHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PHE is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PHE?
The MOT on L40 PHE is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PHE done?
L40 PHE was recorded at 49,985 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,317 miles a year.
Has L40 PHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PHE has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L40 PHE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L40 PHE find?
L40 PHE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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