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OV08 VEF

2008 Nissan Pickup

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,134 mi
Last recorded97,134 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pickup75,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VEF
MakeNissan
ModelPickup
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,134 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 94,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 94,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,366 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 92,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 87,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 87,816 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 67,124 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,245 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 61,243 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,930 miles

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 55,930 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,378 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 21,132 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pickup?

Based on 139,472 MOT tests across 10,648 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
6,395
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
10,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,683
brake binding 6,967
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,217
Exhaust system not adequately supported 3,701
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OV08 VEF is a 2008 Nissan Pickup in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 75,024 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pickup fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,683 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Pickup is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OV08 VEF registered?

OV08 VEF is a 2008 Nissan Pickup, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is OV08 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 VEF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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