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FV08 AEF

2008 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,664 mi
Last recorded129,664 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 AEF
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 129,664 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 129,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 126,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 126,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 124,692 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 124,692 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 121,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 121,219 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not release under tension (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 119,049 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 119,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,479 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift but is a spring loaded ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift but is a spring loaded ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded away but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 27 Mar 2020 117,479 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift but is a spring loaded ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has lift but is a spring loaded ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded away but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/70/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 113,260 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/70/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/70 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,999 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 87,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,754 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

washers slightly poor in operation

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,041 miles

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

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

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

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 8 Apr 2011 53,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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FV08 AEF is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV08 AEF, 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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FV08 AEF is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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