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EX08 FAU

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,889 mi
Last recorded115,889 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 FAU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 115,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis rails have light corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2026 115,861 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis rails have light corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025 113,888 miles

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2024 111,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 21 Mar 2023 109,051 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,069 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure LENS BROKEN SLIGHTLY (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 107,045 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up PROP SHAFT JOINT BREAKING UP REAR OF FRONT PROP (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure LENS BROKEN SLIGHTLY (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,204 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

Rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,861 miles

front inner brake pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2019 87,844 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2018 74,886 miles

both front ball joints have slight lift

offside front inner brake pad low

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,815 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,250 miles

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

both front lower ball joints slight play

both front tyres close to wear bars

nearside rear number plate lens slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2016 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front lower ball joints slight play

both front tyres close to wear bars

nearside rear number plate lens slightly damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,459 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Fail 16 Feb 2015 43,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front lower ball joints have slight lift

Fail 18 Feb 2014 29,916 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,916 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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EX08 FAU 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 EX08 FAU, 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 EX08 FAU registered?

EX08 FAU is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EX08 FAU safe to buy?

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