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BP08 ZJV

2008 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,906 mi
Last recorded133,906 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 ZJV
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 133,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 133,231 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 133,231 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 132,790 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 132,790 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 130,853 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 114,865 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 100,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 75,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch mounting loose

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

Offside Front fog light missing

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,089 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bummper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch mounting loose

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

Offside Front fog light missing

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror poor condition

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside middle side repeater insecure

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

Rear hub seals leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn close to cords

o/s/r hub oil seal slightly leaking

screw in o/s/r outer tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,230 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,227 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 26,624 miles

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

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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BP08 ZJV is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP08 ZJV, 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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BP08 ZJV is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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