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WG05 CUB

2008 Nissan Cube

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

260,210 mi
Last recorded260,210 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Cube102,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 CUB
MakeNissan
ModelCube
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 260,210 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 260,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 252,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine noisy

Fail 28 Jan 2022 252,566 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2020 237,040 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 237,008 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 213,654 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Fail 1 Jun 2019 213,409 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels ()

Pass 21 May 2018 198,049 miles

slight corrosion in prescribed areas

slight corrosion in various suspension parts

Pass 12 Jun 2017 194,849 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 194,849 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 191,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 167,877 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember below radiator corroded.

Fail 7 May 2015 167,725 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front crossmember below radiator corroded.

Pass 21 May 2014 159,578 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 159,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 154,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 147,956 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 137,398 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 110,117 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 94,464 miles

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 Cube?

Based on 40,688 MOT tests across 3,773 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,688
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
3,773
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 416
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 396
position lamp(s) not working 338
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 336
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WG05 CUB is a 2008 Nissan Cube in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Cube models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 102,581 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 Cube fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG05 CUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cube typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Cube is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WG05 CUB registered?

WG05 CUB is a 2008 Nissan Cube, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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