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N99 VRA

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 VRA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026
Fail 23 Jul 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 177,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 177,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2024 171,588 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 171,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 161,304 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 150,150 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 150,150 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 141,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 136,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 136,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 130,313 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2019 130,313 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,616 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box rear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight lift

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight lift

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,711 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,968 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,365 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 65,039 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 65,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 55,988 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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N99 VRA 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 N99 VRA, 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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N99 VRA is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is N99 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N99 VRA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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