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SY08 YYL

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,123 mi
Last recorded193,123 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YYL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 193,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

superficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess

Pass 30 Jun 2021 190,750 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

vehicle under side corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 190,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

vehicle under side corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2020 189,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi breaking up

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2019 186,359 miles

Brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded at parts

Centre exhaust blowing at seam

Pass 26 Jun 2018 178,930 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 178,887 miles

Exhaust system insecure main box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 170,328 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 170,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking PIPE TO FLEXI (3.6.A.1)

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

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT WEAR ALSO OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Jun 2016 161,589 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear servive and parking brake efforts were just met may need brake service

Fail 10 Jun 2016 161,589 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 145,489 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 145,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 121,953 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear diff seal leaking

rear hubs slight end float

Pass 28 May 2013 100,309 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 100,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2012 74,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,811 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 May 2011 44,811 miles

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

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

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

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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SY08 YYL 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 63.2%.

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 SY08 YYL, 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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SY08 YYL is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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