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BJ08 FCA

2008 Nissan Cabstar

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

111,091 mi
Last recorded111,091 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,091 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 110,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Offside Front Body component slightly loose mud / splash guard (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

underside of cab slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 104,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system where brake hoses meets caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front lower arms slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2022 104,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,303 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 97,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 97,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested no tail pipe and silencer split (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,798 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 84,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,382 miles

Front Mudguard insecure o/s n/s ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,382 miles

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 81,382 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on one side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on one side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on one side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on one side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,158 miles

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

slight play rear d bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,102 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 73,102 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,906 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 70,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,643 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,233 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 FCA is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 FCA, 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 FCA is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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