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EX08 FTE

2008 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,640 mi
Last recorded132,640 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 FTE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 132,640 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 132,637 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 129,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 123,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,790 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,713 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 110,512 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 110,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,085 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 90,040 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,470 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 83,470 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,275 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 77,275 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 69,192 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both sides (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 66,307 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges 255/65/17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads getting low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,115 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,570 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,248 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 FTE is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EX08 FTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX08 FTE registered?

EX08 FTE is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is EX08 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 FTE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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