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EF08 XGV

2008 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

236,911 mi
Last recorded236,911 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 236,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front tyres worn & getting low on tread

Engine oil leak

Exhaust corroding

Exhaust rear rubber mount split

Front No plate damaged

Offside wing mirror secure but temporary repair carried out

Pass 1 Jul 2017 221,247 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 1 Jul 2017 221,247 miles

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 204,457 miles

All suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Exhaust corroding

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 189,422 miles

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

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

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

chips to windscreen

exhaust system slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel slight vibration when rotated

oil to underside of engine

Fail 30 Jul 2015 189,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

chips to windscreen

exhaust system slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel slight vibration when rotated

oil to underside of engine

Pass 4 Aug 2014 168,880 miles

Oil leak

diesel smoke test result close to limit

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 4 Aug 2014 168,877 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

diesel smoke test result close to limit

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Jun 2013 133,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 133,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 96,916 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,175 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 XGV is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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