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LC55 XAV

2005 Nissan Kubistar

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,869 mi
Last recorded136,869 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Kubistar84,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 XAV
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 136,869 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil very low.

Pass 28 Apr 2016 125,093 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 125,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,183 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 91,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 91,127 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 81,806 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stoplamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,806 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stoplamp not working

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,825 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 71,825 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,597 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,434 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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LC55 XAV is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 84,217 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 LC55 XAV, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC55 XAV is a 2005 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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