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EN08 KWS

2008 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,434 mi
Last recorded225,434 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 KWS
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 225,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

O/S/F fog lamp not working, N/S/F fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 225,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F fog lamp not working, N/S/F fog lamp lens broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread 165/70R14 C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 207,898 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 198,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 198,998 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 183,021 miles

All suspension shows general age related wear

Chip in windscreen

Front No plate damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2018 183,019 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All suspension shows general age related wear

Chip in windscreen

Front No plate damaged

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 170,375 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyres slight misshape

Fail 30 Jun 2017 170,373 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyres slight misshape

Pass 27 Jun 2016 145,438 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

front brake disks worn and corroded on edges

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2016 145,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

front brake disks worn and corroded on edges

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2015 120,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

crack and chips to screen not imparing drivers view of road

front wipers slight smear

n/s/f cv gator small hole

n/s/f steering inner arm minor play

Pass 29 Jun 2015 120,177 miles

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

crack and chips to screen not imparing drivers view of road

front wipers slight smear

n/s/f cv gator small hole

n/s/f steering inner arm minor play

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

crack to windscreen not imparing drivers view of the road

o/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,873 miles

anti roll bar link bushs perishing

oil in water expansion tank

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 67,119 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

exhaust corroding in places

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r road wheel slightly distorted

serv light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,992 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle/flatspot

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Jun 2011 45,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads low

n/s/f wheel has slight buckle/flatspot

wipers starting to smear

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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EN08 KWS is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EN08 KWS, 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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EN08 KWS is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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