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97 GBU

2007 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Navara85,847 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 GBU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,857 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap repaired (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal front mounting plated and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 95,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,180 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 29 Jul 2021 94,157 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,790 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,046 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,671 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear diff seal weeping

Pass 28 Jul 2017 72,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear diff seal leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,664 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,664 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 56,032 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,684 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,253 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 41,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 31,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,415 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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97 GBU is a 2007 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 85,847 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97 GBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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97 GBU is a 2007 Nissan Navara, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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