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FA57 RAM

2008 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 RAM
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 104,651 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2025 104,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,474 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 93,186 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,493 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 92,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 88,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,710 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 87,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,353 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,711 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,711 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,347 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,347 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,905 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres outer walls perished

Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear and nearside front tyres outer walls perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,339 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 69,338 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 58,566 miles

o/s/r brakes have a slight binding effect...

Fail 22 Feb 2013 58,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r brakes have a slight binding effect...

Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,342 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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FA57 RAM is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA57 RAM, 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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What year was FA57 RAM registered?

FA57 RAM is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is FA57 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 RAM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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