2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Nissan Cube MOT pass rate and common faults

214 MOT tests in 2024. 71.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time71.0%
Failed or needed repairs29.0%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 214 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.8%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.9%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced1.9%
  9. Horn: not working1.4%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Suspension7.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  5. Body & chassis6.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Nissan Cube?

In 2024, 71.0% of 2008 Nissan Cube cars passed their MOT first time, across 214 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Nissan Cube?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Nissan Cube reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).