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BF08 CHL

2008 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,433 mi
Last recorded74,433 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 CHL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,989cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 74,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,594 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab lower floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holder wiring loose (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated rear brake pad low warning sensor wiring rubbing on the road wheels (4.11 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 72,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab lower floor panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake has no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 1 x 382 bulb fitted (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bulb holder wiring loose (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated rear brake pad low warning sensor wiring rubbing on the road wheels (4.11 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 71,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side has surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab seat/floor panel repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look 80% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ? ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,101 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,668 miles

no body fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2018 67,652 miles

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

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

no body fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,594 miles

rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 20 Mar 2017 65,594 miles

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

rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,995 miles

front arb link rubbers deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 61,995 miles

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

front arb link rubbers deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,414 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,414 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,169 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,595 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 36,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/ s front brake sensor broken

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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BF08 CHL is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF08 CHL, 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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BF08 CHL is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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