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BJ08 DHG

2008 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

35,696 mi
Last recorded35,696 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 DHG
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,696 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 35,694 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,473 miles

driver’s headlamp beam aim controls on lowest setting

Fail 14 Mar 2019 34,456 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

driver’s headlamp beam aim controls on lowest setting

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint loose (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 21 Mar 2018 32,727 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 30,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,816 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

both rear brake discs in poor condition

parking brake rbt results 180/190

rear service brake rbt results 40/40

Pass 31 Mar 2015 24,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 24,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,917 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,131 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 17,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,933 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 11,494 miles

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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BJ08 DHG is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ08 DHG, 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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BJ08 DHG is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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