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PJ08 VZA

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,795 mi
Last recorded93,795 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VZA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 93,552 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 87,477 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,894 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,889 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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 8 Jan 2021 85,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 85,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,006 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 82,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,099 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 75,099 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 65,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,496 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2014 51,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,143 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,072 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 36,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,321 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 27,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PJ08 VZA is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ08 VZA, 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 PJ08 VZA registered?

PJ08 VZA is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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