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NJ53 UHK

2003 Nissan Kubistar

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,275 mi
Last recorded122,275 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Kubistar80,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 UHK
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 122,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

wiper switch insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2015 122,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

wiper switch insecure

Pass 21 May 2014 117,031 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 117,030 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 115,573 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 115,572 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,964 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 103,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,425 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,284 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 73,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 62,454 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,969 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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NJ53 UHK is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 80,286 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 NJ53 UHK, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NJ53 UHK registered?

NJ53 UHK is a 2003 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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