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FG08 TCU

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 78,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion to prescribed area next to shock mounting point upper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,076 miles

underbody and chassis heavily corroded in all areas

underbody heavily undersealed in all areas

Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,074 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around rear of spring in various places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around front and rear of spring in various places (2.4.A.3)

underbody and chassis heavily corroded in all areas

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,803 miles

Rear high level brake lamp has bulbs out

Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,802 miles

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

Rear high level brake lamp has bulbs out

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,846 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,370 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,076 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 35,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,431 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 TCU is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

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

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