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HY08 TAU

2008 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,277 mi
Last recorded87,277 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 84,220 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 84,220 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 78,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 31 May 2019 78,292 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 May 2018 72,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,864 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,346 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,576 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,576 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,275 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 31,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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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HY08 TAU is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY08 TAU, 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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HY08 TAU is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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