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FG08 TEV

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,139 mi
Last recorded95,139 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,139 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,827 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 82,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi has slight leak

Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,363 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi has slight leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear brake pipes painted

Fail 20 Feb 2023 73,929 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear brake pipes painted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 70,791 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,316 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 69,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,482 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 67,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,302 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s mirror side repeaters (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s and o/s mirror side repeaters (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 60,428 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,218 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,955 miles

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

n/s side repeater cracked slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2012 46,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

n/s rear brake readings lower than o/s adjustment could be required

n/s side repeater cracked slightly

Pass 9 May 2011 36,951 miles

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

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 TEV is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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