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R111 VUR

2008 Nissan Navara

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,211 mi
Last recorded157,211 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 VUR
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 157,211 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,000 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 147,990 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn both end joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 139,002 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 138,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 133,783 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 133,783 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 125,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 117,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,848 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 113,848 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 113,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 111,719 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 111,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 83,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,812 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,192 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,727 miles

All tyres wearing low

Fail 11 Oct 2011 23,034 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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R111 VUR is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R111 VUR, 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 R111 VUR registered?

R111 VUR is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is R111 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 VUR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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