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FV08 XSL

2008 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,223 mi
Last recorded171,223 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 171,223 miles

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2024 169,862 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 168,125 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 165,547 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,547 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 163,169 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 155,065 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 149,622 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 147,954 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 147,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 129,800 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 123,170 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 123,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 117,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 106,242 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 106,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,091 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 55,615 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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FV08 XSL is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV08 XSL, 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 FV08 XSL registered?

FV08 XSL is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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