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L26 PLJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 PLJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 140,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2026 211,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 135,076 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 198,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor learimg (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 131,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 182,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 127,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 164,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 123,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2022 123,585 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,610 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,457 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 18 Jul 2020 119,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 70,210 miles

Registration plate incorrect delaminating! (0.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,523 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 114,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,548 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 100,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 95,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 89,645 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,627 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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L26 PLJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 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 L26 PLJ, 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 L26 PLJ registered?

L26 PLJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is L26 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 PLJ shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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