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AF08 PCV

2008 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,840 mi
Last recorded119,840 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PCV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,840 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,017 miles

loading floor members coorroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,511 miles

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

Parking brake just passed

Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,433 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake just passed

Pass 13 Feb 2016 85,468 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,157 miles

Coolant leak by bottom hose on radiator.

Front inner brake pads may be low.

Movement in front anti-roll bar mounts and drop link rubbers.

Movement in rear anti-roll bar mounts.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres have a 3-4mm max tread depth.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak by bottom hose on radiator.

Front inner brake pads may be low.

Movement in front anti-roll bar mounts and drop link rubbers.

Movement in rear anti-roll bar mounts.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads are low.

Rear tyres have a 3-4mm max tread depth.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,638 miles

Front brake discs are lipped.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are lipped.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are lipped.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs are lipped.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,519 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs are lipped.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front brake discs are lipped.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 45,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,319 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,688 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?

Based on 343,105 MOT tests across 28,370 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
5,579
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,729
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18,241
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 13,616
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,899
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,527
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AF08 PCV is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Cabstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 73,847 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Cabstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 PCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cabstar typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Cabstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 PCV is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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