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K500 JWR

2008 Nissan Cabstar

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cabstar73,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 JWR
MakeNissan
ModelCabstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 97,830 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 97,200 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,605 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 96,605 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 95,708 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 95,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake low effort

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 95,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake low effort

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 9 May 2015 77,595 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 174,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 174,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 139,210 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2012 139,210 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror is cracked

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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K500 JWR is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K500 JWR, 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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K500 JWR is a 2008 Nissan Cabstar, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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