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DS55 SET

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,309 mi
Last recorded138,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 SET
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 138,309 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 133,527 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 127,266 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 127,265 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust system not connected, front flexi joint broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 121,250 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,690 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 118,690 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 117,407 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside temporary repair to side repeater.

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

Rear corrosion to inner sills and suspension mounting prescribed areas but still structurally sound.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear corrosion to inner sills and suspension mounting prescribed areas but still structurally sound.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft rear joint

Fail 6 Dec 2017 111,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Propshaft universal joint worn front shaft rear joint

Pass 8 Dec 2016 104,343 miles

front prop joint badly worn

n/s and o/s rear chassis slightly corroded at spring mounts

Fail 8 Dec 2016 104,343 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

front prop joint badly worn

n/s and o/s rear chassis slightly corroded at spring mounts

Pass 19 Nov 2015 92,272 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 92,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,195 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2014 66,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,048 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,125 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 40,125 miles

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

Oil leak

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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DS55 SET is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DS55 SET, 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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DS55 SET is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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