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L8 FAR

2004 Nissan Kubistar

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,639 mi
Last recorded114,639 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Kubistar86,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 FAR
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 114,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 113,336 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 113,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 108,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,828 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 105,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 103,700 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 103,666 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 101,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 93,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,731 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 72,752 miles

cracks in front windscreen

front roll bar link bushes breaking up

Fail 8 Apr 2013 72,752 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

cracks in front windscreen

front roll bar link bushes breaking up

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,877 miles

Both front a.r.b "d" bushes and link bushes perished

Slight play im o/s top strut mount

Fail 4 Apr 2012 63,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both front a.r.b "d" bushes and link bushes perished

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Slight play im o/s top strut mount

Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,101 miles

Front a.r.b bushes perished

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,101 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front a.r.b bushes perished

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns seat belt freyed

Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns seat belt freyed

Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,220 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 28,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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L8 FAR is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 86,845 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 L8 FAR, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L8 FAR is a 2004 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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