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GL08 DGF

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 DGF
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 149,028 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 149,002 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 148,598 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near fuel tank bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 148,571 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near fuel tank bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 140,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower rusty lower arch

Offside Front Lower Slight damage to front wing

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / suspension components /cross members / surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 138,437 miles

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs/ cross members/ supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 134,770 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 134,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 133,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,305 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,275 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,199 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,197 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)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,239 miles

Both front shock absorbers, lower bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 30 May 2014 103,087 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 94,320 miles

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 May 2013 94,320 miles

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 May 2012 79,535 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,771 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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GL08 DGF is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 GL08 DGF, 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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GL08 DGF is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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