Nissan Cabstar (2000)
2000 Nissan Cabstar
CarHunch analysed 1,376 real MOT records for the 2000 Nissan Cabstar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Nissan Cabstar is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 67.5% against the national 80%—a gap that matters if you're betting on low repair costs. More concerning, over a third (34.4%) of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects, which means safety issues aren't rare edge cases but a material buyer risk.
At 91,653 miles average, these vans have done genuine work and show it: the 3.89 failures per vehicle suggest structural wear rather than freak problems. With nearly 18 advisories per MOT, maintenance costs are the real story here—expect regular spend on suspension, brakes, and corrosion. Get a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist and budget for immediate remedial work before committing.
What to check before buying a 2000 Nissan Cabstar
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 1,374 | 67.5% | 3.89 |
| Petrol (0%) | 2 | 55% | 8 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Nissan Cabstar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Nissan Cabstar vehicles fall between 68,170 and 108,825 miles.
2000 Nissan Cabstar — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Nissan Cabstar
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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83.5%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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62.3%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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37.2%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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36.9%
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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31.1%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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30.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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26.9%
Oil leak
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26.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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