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AK08 JHT

2008 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,529 mi
Last recorded160,529 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 JHT
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 160,529 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 160,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 157,642 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 154,410 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 154,409 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust silencer insecure mount to engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Body component likely to become detached headboard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 151,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 151,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 147,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 143,226 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside rear hub leaking

Fail 12 Feb 2016 143,226 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear hub leaking

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 138,615 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 138,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 122,959 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 122,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AK08 JHT is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK08 JHT, 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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What year was AK08 JHT registered?

AK08 JHT is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is AK08 JHT safe to buy?

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