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BT08 XZG

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,729 mi
Last recorded158,729 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XZG
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 158,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,885 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 151,867 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from drum brake area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from drum brake area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 145,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR, OSR And Central ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Play In Steering Rack Bushes

Fail 14 Sep 2023 145,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR, OSR And Central ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight Play In Steering Rack Bushes

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,155 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR,OSR And Centre Rear ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight Play In Steering Rack Bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2021 134,571 miles

Centre stop light in-op unable to see wiring to unit

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush swinging shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 18 Aug 2021 134,571 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-65-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-65-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush swinging shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255-65-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,776 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differanional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 129,776 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differanional (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 121,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,262 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2018 115,262 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

offside rear tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,522 miles

Rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,522 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,367 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,275 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 93,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,010 miles

Nearside side repeater deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,832 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,453 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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BT08 XZG is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT08 XZG, 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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BT08 XZG is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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