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SL08 FAJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,742 mi
Last recorded131,742 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FAJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 131,742 miles

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

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

general corrosion of underbody

general repairs + undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2026 131,093 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,051 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sections of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust tailpipe broken in front of rear axle

Fail 21 Jan 2025 123,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sections of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

exhaust tailpipe broken in front of rear axle

Pass 19 Jan 2024 115,777 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 115,763 miles

Central Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning drive belt loose and squealing (2.1.5 (a))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind main silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 108,694 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,177 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play spongy pedal, (1.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,818 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,206 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,965 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,479 miles

Prevent further corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 69,175 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,174 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 64,801 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,192 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,780 miles

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

advise that the nearside and offside front brake discs are worn but not yet to excess.

Fail 31 May 2011 39,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise that the nearside and offside front brake discs are worn but not yet to excess.

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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SL08 FAJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL08 FAJ, 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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SL08 FAJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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