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KV08 VEM

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,357 mi
Last recorded131,357 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VEM
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 131,357 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 124,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 121,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,687 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2018 102,893 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,749 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter strap loose

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter strap broken

steering rack mountings worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 89,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,562 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,559 miles

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

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 Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 78,376 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,376 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,869 miles

washers poor

Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,868 miles

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

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

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

washers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2012 63,063 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,450 miles

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

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

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

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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KV08 VEM is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KV08 VEM, 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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What year was KV08 VEM registered?

KV08 VEM is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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