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FG08 VBX

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,982 mi
Last recorded138,982 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 138,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,788 miles

underbody coated in underseal

Pass 1 Mar 2024 135,580 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 125,984 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 125,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 119,685 miles

Front to rear brake pipes hidden above fuel tank preventing full inspection

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiencies only at 55% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 119,677 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive lift/play in lower suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Excessive lift/play in lower suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front to rear brake pipes hidden above fuel tank preventing full inspection

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Service brake efficiencies only at 55% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,104 miles

Braking system could do with checking as only recorded 60% overall efficiency.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs rusted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints have play in them. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play at drivers side front wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 108,397 miles

Knock detected on road brake test,

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 107,280 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 107,280 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 105,361 miles

keep an eye on front tyres for wear both sides

Pass 1 Nov 2016 102,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 95,356 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 81,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 74,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,130 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 61,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VBX 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 76.2%.

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 VBX, 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 VBX registered?

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

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