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R33 DRO

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,034 mi
Last recorded161,034 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 DRO
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 161,034 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 145,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 1 Oct 2025 145,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 27 Sep 2024 145,692 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 143,497 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 138,444 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,529 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 129,529 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective LIGHT FLICKERS (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective LIGHT FLICKERS (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 119,406 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 112,673 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2556517 (4.1.E.1)

park brake lamp on

Fail 16 May 2018 112,673 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2556517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (8.2.2)

park brake lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,910 miles

4 wd drive lamp illuminated vehicle switch in 2wd so decellerometer test carried out

brake warning lamp on

Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

4 wd drive lamp illuminated vehicle switch in 2wd so decellerometer test carried out

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded inner surface (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 5 May 2016 92,232 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 92,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,105 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 76,414 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 76,412 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,210 miles

slight dampness o/s/r shock absorber

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2011 24,788 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 24,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R33 DRO is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black 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 R33 DRO, 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 R33 DRO registered?

R33 DRO is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is R33 DRO safe to buy?

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