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BL08 XVN

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,561 mi
Last recorded182,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XVN
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 182,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both chassis rails corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 182,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both chassis rails corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 182,113 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2023 181,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 181,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 178,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 172,286 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 172,286 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 160,717 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 160,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 146,771 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 146,771 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 130,863 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,869 miles

DPF light illuminated on dashboard

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 126,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

DPF light illuminated on dashboard

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,856 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

DPF warning light is on the dash.

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,599 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in front number plate

Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 110,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,932 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 77,334 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,083 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,444 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,334 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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BL08 XVN is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BL08 XVN, 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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BL08 XVN is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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