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DN08 VYG

2008 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,923 mi
Last recorded186,923 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 VYG
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 186,923 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 186,892 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 180,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 180,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 173,292 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 173,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 165,381 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 158,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2021 158,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2020 148,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 142,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 142,709 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,775 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 131,411 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gator slightly perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 131,401 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gator slightly perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,118 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 124,118 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (both) (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 110,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bad earth on nearside rear lights

Pass 8 Jun 2013 103,089 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 96,025 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre getting low

Pass 25 May 2011 85,449 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Kubistar?

Based on 68,907 MOT tests across 4,188 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,814
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,569
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,310
Registration plate lamp not working 3,183
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,097
position lamp(s) not working 1,882
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DN08 VYG is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Kubistar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 3,569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 VYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Kubistar typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN08 VYG is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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