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HJ08 MJE

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,934 mi
Last recorded141,934 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 MJE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 141,934 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody , subframe, suspension , outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top and lower side on the engine , need clean and further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower wiring around tow bar hanging getting close to the exhaust back box

Rear tailgate lower section mechanism faulty and loose , can get acces from top section

fuel cap neck holder loose

hard to select reverse gear

suspension noisy on braking , require investigation

Fail 29 Sep 2026 141,934 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody , subframe, suspension , outer wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top and lower side on the engine , need clean and further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower wiring around tow bar hanging getting close to the exhaust back box

Rear tailgate lower section mechanism faulty and loose , can get acces from top section

fuel cap neck holder loose

hard to select reverse gear

suspension noisy on braking , require investigation

Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,911 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front jet washer blocked

Nearside Rear Outer wing arch rusty

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

fan noise after car switch off

wiring around tow bar hanging getting close to the exhaust back box

Pass 2 Sep 2024 130,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,927 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 112,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 106,271 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bottom ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bottom ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad not visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 99,779 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front c.v boots weeping grease

Fail 19 Aug 2020 99,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front c.v boots weeping grease

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH ! Lower ball joints have movement in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,302 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 86,302 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 80,707 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 75,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,906 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 53,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 46,926 miles

Dual purpose vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,449 miles

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

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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HJ08 MJE is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HJ08 MJE, 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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HJ08 MJE is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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