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WR57 SPZ

2008 Nissan Kubistar

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,288 mi
Last recorded157,288 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Kubistar83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 SPZ
MakeNissan
ModelKubistar
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 157,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 154,785 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 154,715 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 151,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 151,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 145,987 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 145,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear handbrake requires adjusting

Fail 29 Jul 2019 140,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 18 May 2018 138,094 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre perished replace asap

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured replace asap (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured replace asap (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

engine covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 138,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre perished replace asap

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured replace asap (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured replace asap (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,735 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,763 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,394 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake bind

slight play in rack ends

Pass 21 Oct 2013 103,336 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 99,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 99,112 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 80,287 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,287 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,606 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 64,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 39,584 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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WR57 SPZ is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Kubistar models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 83,531 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 WR57 SPZ, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Kubistar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WR57 SPZ is a 2008 Nissan Kubistar, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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