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J8 WHJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,973 mi
Last recorded163,973 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WHJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 163,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 161,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 143,753 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 143,416 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,747 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 124,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 108,391 miles

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

surface rust

Pass 4 Jul 2020 104,866 miles

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged but not dangerous to other road ushers suggest tape over damaged edges

front screen badly cracked/damaged but not obstructing drivers view at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2020 104,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 0 performance reading dangerous (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel zero performance dangerous (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper corner damaged but not dangerous to other road ushers suggest tape over damaged edges

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread area

Nearside Rear tyre tread area wearing low close to legal limit also side wall worn but legal at time of test

Offside Rear tyre tread areastarting to wear low

front screen badly cracked/damaged but not obstructing drivers view at time of test

n/s and o/s front tyre tread area worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2019 93,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 93,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 81,133 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 81,132 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 70,784 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 7 May 2016 61,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,565 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 35,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 May 2013 35,422 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 34,370 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 34,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,551 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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J8 WHJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey 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 J8 WHJ, 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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J8 WHJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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