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GV08 FWA

2008 Nissan Kubistar

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,801 mi
Last recorded67,801 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FWA
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 67,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 67,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,665 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,397 miles

both front tyres worn to limits on inside edges

Fail 1 Aug 2022 58,397 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))

both front tyres worn to limits on inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,898 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 53,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,964 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 48,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,771 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 43,771 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 37,012 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 37,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,728 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth at 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 24,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 21,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,265 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,574 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GV08 FWA is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GV08 FWA, 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 GV08 FWA registered?

GV08 FWA is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is GV08 FWA safe to buy?

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