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GL08 LPY

2008 Nissan Kubistar

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,936 mi
Last recorded118,936 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LPY
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 118,936 miles

high vis stop lamp in op

number lights dim but operative

Fail 15 May 2024 118,936 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

high vis stop lamp in op

number lights dim but operative

Pass 7 Mar 2023 118,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened damper casing slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 118,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened damper casing slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,921 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,447 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 115,447 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 107,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 100,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 100,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 97,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,862 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 95,846 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,286 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate crack

n/s o/s front brake disc worn

Pass 29 May 2013 79,238 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 79,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 66,454 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 66,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,484 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 51,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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GL08 LPY is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GL08 LPY, 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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GL08 LPY is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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