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HG08 KWA

2008 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,967 mi
Last recorded153,967 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 KWA
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 153,967 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 140,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no external body fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,643 miles

corrosion in nearside and offside front floors

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 134,206 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 120,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 111,827 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 111,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2016 101,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,208 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 91,067 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,044 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 78,710 miles

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,182 miles

nearside body bolts insecure, but not affecting overall body security

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 29 May 2013 65,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside body bolts insecure, but not affecting overall body security

rear brake pads slightly worn

rear tyre treads slightly worn

Pass 25 May 2012 47,813 miles

front and rear lower shockaborber bushes worn

rear inner brake pads worn low

Pass 21 May 2011 35,259 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn low

Fail 18 May 2011 35,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn low

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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HG08 KWA is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG08 KWA, 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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HG08 KWA is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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