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MY08 NAV

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,986 mi
Last recorded172,986 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY08 NAV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 172,986 miles

Exhaust system insecure Fixings corroded of chassis and mole grips fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (chassis Tube) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber (Chassis tube) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished Small weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 161,227 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 161,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 149,770 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring slight out of shape swollen

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter starting to leak grease

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on inner /outer edges close to inner cords

Fail 23 May 2023 149,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring slight out of shape swollen

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter starting to leak grease

offside and nearside front tyres worn smooth on outer edges close to inner cords

Pass 30 May 2022 140,853 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 140,681 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 132,255 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring creaking possible seized bush

Offside Front brake pads on minimum and front discs worn and lipped

brake fluid level close to min

corrosion to offside rear chassis

Fail 7 Jun 2021 132,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit max 0.55 actual0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring creaking possible seized bush

Offside Front brake pads on minimum and front discs worn and lipped

brake fluid level close to min

corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,254 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

Fail 8 Jun 2020 124,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured 2 leafs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis

Pass 14 Jun 2019 113,671 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear chassis spring hanger mounts and chassis areas

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 5 Jun 2019 113,380 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring hanger. over cross member area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear chassis spring hanger mounts and chassis areas

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 May 2018 100,389 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,581 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 78,581 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 68,599 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 68,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s head light aim on low mark

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,754 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,126 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 48,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,331 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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MY08 NAV is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MY08 NAV, 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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MY08 NAV is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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