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EK08 LTJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,177 mi
Last recorded169,177 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 LTJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 169,177 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Both sides front outer cv gaiters leaking grease

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage and chassis

Fail 29 Sep 2026 169,117 miles

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Both sides front outer cv gaiters leaking grease

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage and chassis

Pass 22 Oct 2025 163,166 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters leaking grease slightly

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage and chassis

Fail 15 Oct 2025 163,166 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Both front outer cv gaiters leaking grease slightly

Corrosion to parts of undercarriage and chassis

Pass 8 May 2024 149,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met and travel in foot brake

Fail 30 Apr 2024 149,902 miles

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

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

Noise coming from belt area

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met and travel in foot brake

Pass 11 May 2023 140,439 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 132,029 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 132,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 124,042 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2021 124,042 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 118,842 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 110,221 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 99,994 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 86,659 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 78,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 78,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 66,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 55,931 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 55,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leak from rear propshaft seal.

Pass 14 May 2013 44,763 miles

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

Off side washer jet has poor output.

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

Pass 17 May 2012 32,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 32,486 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split.

oil leak from n/s/r halfshaft.

Pass 17 May 2011 23,463 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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EK08 LTJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK08 LTJ, 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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EK08 LTJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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