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AO08 LLV

2008 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,756 mi
Last recorded128,756 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LLV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,189cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 128,756 miles

Nearside Park brake low

Pass 15 May 2025 127,319 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 125,024 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 121,928 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,302 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 114,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 114,173 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected live battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust any further (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,235 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 109,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2017 109,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 101,053 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,427 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 97,427 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Aug 2014 97,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

no any spare tyre in the car

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,766 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,760 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 79,708 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 68,389 miles

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

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged.

o/s/f wheel slightly binding.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,389 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly damaged.

o/s/f wheel slightly binding.

How Reliable is the Nissan Kubistar?

Based on 68,907 MOT tests across 4,188 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,814
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,569
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,310
Registration plate lamp not working 3,183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,097
position lamp(s) not working 1,882
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AO08 LLV is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,189cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,531 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 Kubistar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 LLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Kubistar typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO08 LLV is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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