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Nissan Cabstar

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T280 VFBMOT history

T280 VFB is a red diesel Nissan Cabstar first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,514 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 VFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Cabstar
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 VFB was last recorded at 99,514 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,690 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
2,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,514 miles
  • 2025 – 98,690 miles
  • 2024 – 97,765 miles
  • 2023 – 96,667 miles
  • 2022 – 95,228 miles
  • 2021 – 92,939 miles
  • 2020 – 89,721 miles
  • 2019 – 86,753 miles
  • 2018 – 84,128 miles
  • 2017 – 83,934 miles
  • 2016 – 82,975 miles
  • 2015 – 82,180 miles
  • 2014 – 79,450 miles
  • 2011 – 74,056 miles
  • 2010 – 68,468 miles
  • 2009 – 62,667 miles
  • 2008 – 56,671 miles
  • 2007 – 51,587 miles
  • 2006 – 46,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,514 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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 Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,514 miles (+824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,514 miles
    Test number
    239788411287
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass98,690 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,690 miles
    Test number
    996565440590
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass97,765 miles (+1,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,765 miles
    Test number
    168980986612
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,667 miles
    Test number
    703930244972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,667 miles (+1,439)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,667 miles
    Test number
    148526436360
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass95,228 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    118166025091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,213 miles (+2,274)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,213 miles
    Test number
    256518456266
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass92,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    333001962878
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,939 miles (+3,218)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    166393641629
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    863625963833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail89,721 miles (+2,968)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    701253997508
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass86,753 miles (+2,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    768988604181
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  13. Pass84,128 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,128 miles
    Test number
    163117954124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack

  14. Fail84,121 miles (+187)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    474321127490
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to crack

  15. Pass83,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    594620802967
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s dip beam comes on with sidelights

  16. Fail83,934 miles (+959)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,934 miles
    Test number
    497918333676
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s dip beam comes on with sidelights

  17. Pass82,975 miles (+795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,975 miles
    Test number
    890507004595
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis crossmember corroded o/s by shocker mounting (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s dip beam comes on with side lights

  18. Pass82,180 miles (+2,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    459577553565
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOSF dipped beam comes on with side lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass79,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    489132764217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,450 miles (+5,394)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,450 miles
    Test number
    487224654208
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s headlight not working on dim dip

  21. Pass74,056 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    277809161498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pedal pad worn .

  22. Fail74,056 miles (+5,588)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    826009561179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pedal pad worn .

  23. Pass68,468 miles (+5,801)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,468 miles
    Test number
    614925460122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

  24. Pass62,667 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    881829049126
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  25. Fail62,667 miles (+5,996)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,667 miles
    Test number
    244146549124
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  26. Pass56,671 miles (+5,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,671 miles
    Test number
    282081558168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass51,587 miles (+4,814)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    964590257184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f body rest bolts loose at front
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  28. Pass46,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,773 miles
    Test number
    131886656132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 VFB

Does T280 VFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T280 VFB is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T280 VFB?
The MOT on T280 VFB is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T280 VFB done?
T280 VFB was recorded at 99,514 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,593 miles a year.
Has T280 VFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 VFB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T280 VFB 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 T280 VFB find?
T280 VFB passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased.

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