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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass183,455 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass152,445 miles (+6,640)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,445 miles
    Test number
    182785592407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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???
  20. 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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