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DY08 VLS

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,748 mi
Last recorded71,748 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 VLS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,748 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 71,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 62,037 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 61,883 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working Wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,731 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 39,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2019 36,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 34,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 31,469 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,536 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,453 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,041 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,456 miles

Smoke meter would not register reading after 5 attempts

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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DY08 VLS is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DY08 VLS, 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 DY08 VLS registered?

DY08 VLS is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DY08 VLS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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