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EF08 XHZ

2008 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,250 mi
Last recorded53,250 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XHZ
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,250 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced several body mounting bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sveral presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 53,231 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced several body mounting bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sveral presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 51,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tape repaired (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 51,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity cracked (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tape repaired (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n\s rear and o\s rear outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 46,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 51,703 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side low effiecency (1.4.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body bolts insecure one missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 43,621 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 43,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 40,959 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 40,959 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached displaced (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,697 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 34,210 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,218 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 31,215 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,587 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 25,826 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 20,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,696 miles

slight oil leak both halfshaft oil seals

Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,799 miles

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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EF08 XHZ is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF08 XHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF08 XHZ registered?

EF08 XHZ is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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