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FG08 UCS

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,825 mi
Last recorded159,825 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 159,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 149,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 148,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERNEATH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 146,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 143,503 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,595 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 141,595 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 138,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 135,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 127,440 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,102 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

slight blow front flexi joint

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,706 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,732 miles

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

left front wiper blade worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,312 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,614 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 UCS is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG08 UCS registered?

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

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