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AO08 YWU

2008 Nissan Cabstar

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,308 mi
Last recorded108,308 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YWU
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,308 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

several lights worked after a tap

washers weak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,475 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 97,475 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 88,634 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 88,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,323 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,202 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,030 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 46,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 46,886 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,737 miles

Front antirollbar bushes & link rods have play.

Rear antirollbar bushes have play.

Pass 27 May 2011 31,829 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 31,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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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AO08 YWU is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 YWU registered?

AO08 YWU is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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The MOT history for AO08 YWU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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