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FG08 VNN

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,693 mi
Last recorded163,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 163,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sill corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 163,535 miles

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 7 Jun 2023 163,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 162,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 156,153 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 156,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 144,154 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2019 142,100 miles

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,462 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 124,359 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 124,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,024 miles

play front prop shaft joint

rear spring rubber bushes showing deteriation

Fail 26 Jan 2015 115,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

play front prop shaft joint

rear spring rubber bushes showing deteriation

Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,895 miles

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

O/S/R seats loaded with equipment unable to test seat belts

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 91,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

slight brake imbalance on rear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,972 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

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 VNN is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN registered?

FG08 VNN is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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