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GU08 SYX

2008 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,468 mi
Last recorded72,468 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 SYX
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 72,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,696 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 70,780 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 70,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,755 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 68,735 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 66,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 63,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Sensor ring (1.6 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,376 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 58,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,183 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,201 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,920 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,325 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,030 miles

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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GU08 SYX is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU08 SYX, 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 GU08 SYX registered?

GU08 SYX is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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