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FM08 DYJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 DYJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

general underbody and chassis corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2026 83,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking out of side split down the seam (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,447 miles

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

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

Rear unknown noise when spinning rear wheels, not consistent with wheel bearings

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,910 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Slight end float in bearing

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

Offside Rear Slight end float in bearing

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Slight end float in bearing

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

Offside Rear Slight end float in bearing

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close too 1.6mm! / Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 70,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaking grease from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close too 1.6mm! / Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,950 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,088 miles

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

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

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

O/s/f wheel somtime locks on full lock

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from sump

Fail 24 Mar 2016 61,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/s/f wheel somtime locks on full lock

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from sump

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,501 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front pads low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 36,141 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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FM08 DYJ 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 64.7%.

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 FM08 DYJ, 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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FM08 DYJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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