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NR04 WEU

2008 Nissan Fairlady

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,862 mi
Last recorded101,862 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Fairlady83,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 WEU
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,862 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,696 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 95,693 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front+rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,469 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,007 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,767 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,579 miles

Both rear tyres getting near to limits

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 51,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 49,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers fitted over outer sills

Pass 14 May 2013 46,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,541 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 23,401 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 23,401 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,078 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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NR04 WEU is a 2008 Nissan Fairlady in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 83,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NR04 WEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NR04 WEU registered?

NR04 WEU is a 2008 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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