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FE08 DFC

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,552 mi
Last recorded164,552 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 DFC
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 164,552 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 164,428 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 159,346 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 159,346 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 151,325 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 141,375 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2022 141,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2021 136,858 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 136,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear prop shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,113 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 122,109 miles

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 109,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,091 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,087 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,659 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,658 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 91,541 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 85,659 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 85,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 77,611 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 71,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 59,371 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 59,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2011 49,699 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,699 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FE08 DFC is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FE08 DFC, 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 FE08 DFC registered?

FE08 DFC is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FE08 DFC safe to buy?

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