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AX08 HGU

2008 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,953 mi
Last recorded147,953 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 147,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 138,622 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 126,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 120,141 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 113,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 106,356 miles

underneath vehicle is covered in underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2020 102,104 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,103 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to offside front brake disc and pads, being oil contaminated. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Contaminated with oil from leaking pipework. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Oil leaking from pipes to oil cooler. (possibly power steering oil cooler). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 70,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 56,720 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,690 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,901 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,368 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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AX08 HGU is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AX08 HGU, 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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What year was AX08 HGU registered?

AX08 HGU is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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