
Nissan Cabstar
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,488 cc
S4 SDLMOT history
S4 SDL is a red diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,455 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 183,455 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 SDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Nissan
- Model
- Cabstar
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,488 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 SDL was last recorded at 183,455 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,444 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 6,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 183,455 miles
- 2025 – 183,444 miles
- 2023 – 183,415 miles
- 2022 – 167,510 miles
- 2021 – 164,635 miles
- 2019 – 152,445 miles
- 2018 – 145,805 miles
- 2017 – 138,335 miles
- 2016 – 125,375 miles
- 2015 – 115,134 miles
- 2013 – 112,044 miles
- 2012 – 99,116 miles
- 2011 – 82,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,455 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 183,455 miles
- Test number
- 696546280314
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail183,444 miles (+29)1 dangerous7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,444 miles
- Test number
- 958819553470
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise slight leak on near side rear hub oil seal
- AdvisoryAdvise undersealing
- AdvisoryAdvise widespread corrosion on cab
Fail183,415 miles (+15,905)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,415 miles
- Test number
- 986623912912
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass167,510 miles (+2,875)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 167,510 miles
- Test number
- 154191266236
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,635 miles (+25)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 164,635 miles
- Test number
- 748306395508
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,610 miles (+12,165)12 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,610 miles
- Test number
- 416943649866
- MajorBody mounting fixings insecure all bolts loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,445 miles (+6,640)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 152,445 miles
- Test number
- 182785592407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,805 miles (+7,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 145,805 miles
- Test number
- 928500074315
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,335 miles (+468)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 138,335 miles
- Test number
- 273296986303
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail137,867 miles (+346)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,867 miles
- Test number
- 759744948966
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe and silencer (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail137,521 miles (+12,146)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,521 miles
- Test number
- 804520871537
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in several places (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear excessively corroded (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear axel oil seals starting to leak
Pass125,375 miles (+10,241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 125,375 miles
- Test number
- 917135510491
- AdvisoryBoth rear hub seals showing signs of leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer tail pipe missing
Pass115,134 miles (+38)10 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 115,134 miles
- Test number
- 185796915009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
Fail115,096 miles (+3,052)2 dangerous2 failures11 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,096 miles
- Test number
- 695625305090
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
Fail112,044 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,044 miles
- Test number
- 368300743303
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,044 miles (+12,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 112,044 miles
- Test number
- 687090343352
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,116 miles (+8)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 99,116 miles
- Test number
- 466486922331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
Fail99,108 miles (+16,935)7 dangerous2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,108 miles
- Test number
- 447017612402
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust tail pipe missing
Pass82,173 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 82,173 miles
- Test number
- 757039991178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre presure low???
Fail82,166 miles16 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,166 miles
- Test number
- 348795281182
- FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S4 SDL
- Does S4 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 SDL is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 SDL?
- The MOT on S4 SDL is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 SDL done?
- S4 SDL was recorded at 183,455 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,970 miles a year.
- Has S4 SDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 SDL has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S4 SDL 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 S4 SDL find?
- S4 SDL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s; front wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s.
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