MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
underside of cab slightly corroded
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
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))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play rear d bushes
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cabstar?
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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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