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BL08 KJF

2008 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,023 mi
Last recorded98,023 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KJF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,023 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 92,743 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 72,889 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 72,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,151 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 51,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019
Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,982 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,846 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 9,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brake pads contaminated

Rear hub seals leaking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 8,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 8,135 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,364 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 7,363 miles

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

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

offside rear outer Drive-shaft seal leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2012 6,370 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 5,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 5,087 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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BL08 KJF is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc 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 BL08 KJF, 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 BL08 KJF registered?

BL08 KJF is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BL08 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 KJF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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