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EY08 VJG

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,504 mi
Last recorded147,504 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VJG
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 147,504 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 147,504 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 133,255 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f cv gaitor clip missing

Fail 14 Jun 2024 133,138 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f cv gaitor clip missing

Pass 21 Jun 2023 123,488 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear body tub

Fail 19 Jun 2023 123,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Upper Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear body tub

Pass 29 Jun 2022 112,190 miles

Advise spare wheel is missing

Fail 29 Jun 2022 112,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Advise spare wheel is missing

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,349 miles

prop shaft joints play front

Fail 29 Jun 2021 102,349 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

prop shaft joints play front

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,479 miles

corrosion to chassis rail/heavy by tank area

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 9 Apr 2019 81,682 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,854 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 70,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,741 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 47,205 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure bushes worn to excess (2.2.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,284 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 34,219 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,534 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 29,534 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,936 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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EY08 VJG is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey 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 EY08 VJG, 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 EY08 VJG registered?

EY08 VJG is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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