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EF08 SDU

2008 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

118,953 mi
Last recorded118,953 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 SDU
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 118,953 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 118,953 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 114,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 113,592 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 113,592 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 112,937 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 112,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 111,964 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 109,320 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 109,320 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 105,998 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2018 105,998 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 99,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 99,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2016 98,211 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 May 2016 98,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 May 2015 64,161 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 64,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,143 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,495 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,398 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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EF08 SDU is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF08 SDU, 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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EF08 SDU is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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