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FG08 SFN

2008 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,178 mi
Last recorded215,178 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 215,178 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis corroded

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front + Rear / Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 212,504 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Underbody underseal applied

Pass 16 Apr 2024 208,659 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Underbody underseal applied

Pass 18 May 2023 206,082 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underbody underseal applied

Pass 17 May 2022 202,764 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear + nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 199,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 194,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 171,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn smooth at inner edge [255/65/17 110H] (5.2.3 (e))

broken exhaust manifold-to-downpipe stud

Fail 3 Sep 2018 171,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split [19"] (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear coupling broken (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn smooth at inner edge [255/65/17 110H] (5.2.3 (e))

broken exhaust manifold-to-downpipe stud

Pass 2 Aug 2017 159,318 miles

front propshaft rear uj worn

o/s rear tyre on wear bars

Fail 27 Jul 2017 159,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush/ rubbing on suspension arm (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush/ rubbing on suspension arm (2.7.4)

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

Statutory seat belt missing unable to check rear seat belts due to amount of stuff in the back (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 134,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 134,285 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 134,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all tyre valves perished

front brakes very worn

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

rear propshaft UJ broken/ very worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,054 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2015 109,054 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 78,636 miles

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

some play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 1 May 2014 78,636 miles

some play in both front lower arm ball joints

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,733 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,080 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 SFN is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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