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J16 VCB

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,481 mi
Last recorded108,481 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 VCB
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 108,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriated

chassis showing signs of corrosion

rear cross member / spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,390 miles

Rear cross member/spare wheel carrier corroded and holed but not affecting vehicle structure

Fail 28 Jun 2019 103,390 miles

Rear cross member/spare wheel carrier corroded and holed but not affecting vehicle structure

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,279 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 98,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi split and exhaust back box casing split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 92,459 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,400 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,394 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Oil leak DIFF ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s outter cv boot clip loose (inner)

o/s outter cv boot clip missing (inner)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s outter cv boot clip loose (inner)

o/s outter cv boot clip missing (inner)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,007 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)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 69,007 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 59,687 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,361 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,536 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear of gearbox

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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J16 VCB is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J16 VCB, 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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J16 VCB is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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