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Nissan Cabstar

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P186 VAMMOT history

P186 VAM is a blue diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 28 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 53,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
53,509 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P186 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Cabstar
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P186 VAM was last recorded at 53,509 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,509 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,509 miles
  • 2024 – 51,142 miles
  • 2023 – 50,019 miles
  • 2022 – 48,377 miles
  • 2021 – 46,702 miles
  • 2020 – 45,562 miles
  • 2019 – 45,040 miles
  • 2018 – 44,303 miles
  • 2017 – 43,516 miles
  • 2016 – 42,838 miles
  • 2015 – 41,573 miles
  • 2014 – 39,969 miles
  • 2013 – 38,260 miles
  • 2012 – 36,505 miles
  • 2011 – 34,965 miles
  • 2010 – 33,652 miles
  • 2009 – 32,332 miles
  • 2008 – 30,969 miles
  • 2006 – 28,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,509 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Slight movement. (2.1.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,509 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    746852147178
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Slight movement. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  2. Fail53,509 miles (+2,367)1 dangerous9 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    847637965621
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main beam warning on with side lights. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Slight movement. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass51,142 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    881654012483
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail51,142 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous1 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,142 miles
    Test number
    658932082559
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass50,019 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    481371370426
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab corroded but not in structural areas

  6. Fail50,019 miles (+1,642)2 dangerous2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    667506062772
    • DangerousTowbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousTowbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab corroded but not in structural areas

  7. Pass48,377 miles (+1,675)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    668170782911
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder cab over in underseal

  8. Pass46,702 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    415912184430
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail46,702 miles (+1,140)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    940957765734
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass45,562 miles (+522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    45,562 miles
    Test number
    302671927078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass45,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,040 miles
    Test number
    510152681702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle in generally poor condition

  12. Fail45,040 miles (+737)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,040 miles
    Test number
    516755469921
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle in generally poor condition

  13. Pass44,303 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,303 miles
    Test number
    406985475994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryDropside front catches weak

  14. Fail44,302 miles (+786)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,302 miles
    Test number
    755427889809
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryDropside front catches weak

  15. Pass43,516 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,516 miles
    Test number
    738917731329
    • AdvisoryFront cab chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body support mount corroded

  16. Fail43,513 miles (+675)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,513 miles
    Test number
    377825164180
    • DangerousRear brake application uneven both "grabbing" (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront cab chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body support mount corroded

  17. Pass42,838 miles (+1,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,838 miles
    Test number
    797686433481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cab chassis holed by corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor holed by corrosion

  18. Pass41,573 miles (+1,604)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,573 miles
    Test number
    257760195099
    • NoteNearside of cab chassis weakened by corrosion
    • NoteOffside & nearside of body holed by corrosion
    • NoteOffside of cab chassis holed by corrosion

  19. Pass39,969 miles (+1,709)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,969 miles
    Test number
    758828284033
    • DangerousThrottle pedal sticking
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front & nearside front cab chassis weakened by corrosion

  20. Pass38,260 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    986925483044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    466826792011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,505 miles (+1,540)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    695210792067
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass34,965 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,965 miles
    Test number
    195971491097
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Fail34,965 miles (+1,313)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,965 miles
    Test number
    668409581005
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres cracked & perished.

  25. Pass33,652 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,652 miles
    Test number
    923431980010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrished

  26. Fail33,635 miles (+1,303)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,635 miles
    Test number
    110281280421
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrished

  27. Pass32,332 miles (+1,363)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    380431699072
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres perrishing
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  28. Pass30,969 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,969 miles
    Test number
    771052298010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass28,632 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,632 miles
    Test number
    820042776138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear no plate fadeing

Questions about P186 VAM

Does P186 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P186 VAM expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P186 VAM?
The MOT on P186 VAM expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P186 VAM done?
P186 VAM was recorded at 53,509 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 1,296 miles a year.
Has P186 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P186 VAM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on P186 VAM 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 P186 VAM find?
P186 VAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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