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NT08 DGU

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,527 mi
Last recorded154,527 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 DGU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 154,527 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 144,835 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 138,021 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 137,987 miles

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank strap corroded through, no longer supporting fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 129,638 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 129,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Front tray bed bolt in front of rear wheel loose {Marked yellow} (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings missing Rear tray bed bolt behind wheel snapped {Marked yellow} (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 121,624 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 121,511 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,499 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 108,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal going to floor before rear brakes fully applied (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 108,277 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal travels excessivly before applying brakes (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Both central mounts. 1 is missing the other is defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 104,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 104,893 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 26 Feb 2018 86,191 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Nov 2017 85,307 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all rear chassis corroded but not to excess

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,646 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,906 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,292 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 32,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,894 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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NT08 DGU is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NT08 DGU, 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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NT08 DGU is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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