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SL08 MDV

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,699 mi
Last recorded162,699 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 MDV
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 162,699 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 156,085 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 156,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 150,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,757 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 143,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 136,728 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 129,946 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 108,895 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,125 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 103,125 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 92,024 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 88,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 69,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,925 miles

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 MDV is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SL08 MDV, 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 MDV is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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