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FG08 RUJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,923 mi
Last recorded152,923 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 RUJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 152,923 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking/perishing/getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/perishing/getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2024 152,288 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all4 tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 152,278 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyers cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyers cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body rusty /corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 152,019 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,675 miles

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

under body has rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2021 146,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 128,632 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow of exhaust gasses at rear box and flexi joint

Fail 6 Jan 2020 128,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight blow of exhaust gasses at rear box and flexi joint

Pass 27 Dec 2018 113,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,388 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 92,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,725 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop-shaft rear universal joint showing wear/play started (chalked) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 84,725 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop-shaft rear universal joint showing wear/play started (chalked) ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,871 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 67,991 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak from prop shaft front.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,487 miles

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,721 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat belts not tested

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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FG08 RUJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG08 RUJ, 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 FG08 RUJ registered?

FG08 RUJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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