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ML08 MZE

2008 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

178,283 mi
Last recorded178,283 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 MZE
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 178,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum/cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 168,123 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 168,121 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning lever seized (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis holed near front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2023 157,533 miles

Front PROPSHAFT / REAR JOINT WORN

Front SCREEN WASHERS LOW OUTPUT

Front SIDE LAMPS DIM

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

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

Rear BRAKE COMPENSATOR VALVE LEVER STIFF

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear SPARE TYRE FLAT

Pass 3 Oct 2022 153,144 miles

Offside Front side repeater n/w

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 143,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 143,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside above rear tank strap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outside edge chassis, spring hanger area, hole in chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 132,885 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 132,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 110,444 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

steering rack rubber mountings worn but not excessive

Fail 14 Sep 2018 110,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

steering rack rubber mountings worn but not excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2017 104,586 miles

Exhaust noisy front flexi pipe leaking gases (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 104,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Exhaust noisy front flexi pipe leaking gases (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,353 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at joint betwen front pipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 92,270 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 87,425 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 87,425 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,083 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 76,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 May 2013 76,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2012 69,175 miles

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

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 5 May 2011 53,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 53,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ML08 MZE is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ML08 MZE, 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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ML08 MZE is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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