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FG08 RYJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 RYJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 134,200 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 134,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 129,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,492 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 119,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,030 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 101,030 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,305 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative hazard warning switch/button missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 90,491 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 90,335 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,680 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,680 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,170 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,645 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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FG08 RYJ 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 FG08 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

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

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