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DL08 MLF

2008 Nissan Cabstar

Blue Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,892 mi
Last recorded89,892 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 MLF
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 87,736 miles

parking brake lever has reserve travel

Pass 15 Jan 2024 85,995 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 85,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 84,553 miles

tailpipe missing from rear silencer.

Fail 31 Jan 2023 84,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tailpipe missing from rear silencer.

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,787 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 82,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,298 miles

Nearside exterior mirror glass damaged.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 22 Jan 2019 75,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 75,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush & nearside rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,098 miles

both rear nearside tyres on 2mm in centre

cab light staying on dash

Fail 22 Jan 2018 73,095 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush & nearside rear lower (2.7.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear nearside tyres on 2mm in centre

cab light staying on dash

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,159 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs getting in poor condition

slight damp patch on offside rear hub seal

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,904 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush & nearside rear lower (2.7.4)

rear discs getting in poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,897 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed in cab (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush & nearside rear lower (2.7.4)

rear discs getting in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2015 64,667 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 64,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Cab unlock light on.

o/s rear hub seal slight leak

o/s repeater insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,264 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust tail pipe breaking up

o/s & n/s front repeater lamps loose

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,749 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s front body bolts behind cab loose

o/s wiper blade split

strong advise windscreen cracked in n/s top corner

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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DL08 MLF is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in Blue with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DL08 MLF, 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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DL08 MLF is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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