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AB08 LFZ

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LFZ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 98,869 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT FRONT FLEXIPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Screenwash leaking from n/s headlamp washer

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR BODY MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 98,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Excessively binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT FRONT FLEXIPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Engine management light on. Pre-01st July 2008

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Screenwash leaking from n/s headlamp washer

Nearside SIDE STEP AND 3 OF 4 MOUNTING BRACKETS MISSING. THE REMAINING BRACKET IS PROTRUDING AND SHOULD BE REMOVED

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR BODY MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 96,360 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2024 93,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle been standing

Fail 15 Jun 2024 93,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reveres lamp filling with water

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 93,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced cant be seen from rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reveres lamp has water in it

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,302 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f mirror repeater condition

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Fail 30 May 2022 93,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f mirror repeater condition

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 89,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,269 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,405 miles

Nearside Rear back plate has dampnees on bottom half

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 70,367 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear back plate has dampnees on bottom half

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2013 35,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 29,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,445 miles

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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AB08 LFZ is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 88,615 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 Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 LFZ, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Navara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB08 LFZ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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