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GF08 PXL

2008 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,551 mi
Last recorded81,551 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 PXL
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 81,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 81,550 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 80,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,406 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box tail pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 79,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box tail pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

body out riggers starting to corrode

fuel cap sealing temporary type

Pass 26 May 2021 77,842 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubbers starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocks lower rubbers wearing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 77,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar rubbers starting to wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocks lower rubbers wearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 77,345 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in rear shock bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust tail pipe braking at exhaust box

temp fuel filler cap sealing type fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 76,365 miles

cab underseat repaired before unable to check properly as under carpet

Fail 22 May 2019 76,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

cab underseat repaired before unable to check properly as under carpet

Pass 21 May 2018 75,403 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 74,765 miles

play in rear roll bar bushes

Fail 15 May 2017 74,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control body bolts loose (6.1.B.1a)

play in rear roll bar bushes

Pass 11 May 2016 74,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box rear pipe small leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside body to chassis fixing loose

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2016 74,145 miles

Driver's seat insecure driver seat broken on flooring (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box rear pipe small leak (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside body to chassis fixing loose

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,932 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s front lower ball joint slight uplift

o/s front tyre perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

rear shock absorber bushes wearing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 69,932 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s front lower ball joint slight uplift

o/s front tyre perishing

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

rear shock absorber bushes wearing

Pass 6 May 2014 65,376 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 65,323 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,985 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,717 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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GF08 PXL is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 GF08 PXL, 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.

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GF08 PXL is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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