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AY08 YLX

2008 Nissan X Trail

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,380 mi
Last recorded166,380 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan X Trail83,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 YLX
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 166,380 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 166,379 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 131,168 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,246 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 115,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,349 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 101,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,261 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,207 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,542 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 47,879 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,974 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,051 miles

cut to ply in outer tread on o/s/r tyre but within mot pass limit

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,340 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
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AY08 YLX is a 2008 Nissan X Trail in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 83,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 YLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan X Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan X Trail is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 YLX registered?

AY08 YLX is a 2008 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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