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OW57 WAU

2008 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

266,795 mi
Last recorded266,795 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 WAU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 266,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 258,756 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 249,773 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 249,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 240,641 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 240,641 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 231,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 222,636 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 212,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 201,798 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 191,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 181,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 175,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 175,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades are slightly split but still clear windscreen

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 9 Dec 2013 174,987 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades are slightly split but still clear windscreen

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2012 170,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 170,693 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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OW57 WAU is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW57 WAU, 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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What year was OW57 WAU registered?

OW57 WAU is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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