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VK08 RZW

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,340 mi
Last recorded159,340 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RZW
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 159,340 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 159,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 156,424 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 156,424 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 153,275 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 153,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 151,142 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 151,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 144,854 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 144,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 136,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 131,666 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 131,666 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,804 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 122,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 107,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and n/s front (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 107,408 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and n/s front (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 98,504 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,354 miles

Front brakes wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,602 miles

Slight Leak From Steering Pump Area

Unable To Check Nearside Rear Seatbelt Due To Child Seat

Wipers Poor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,791 miles

Both Front Tyres On 3mm

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm

Front Discs Badly Corroded

Front Pads Appear Low

Leak From Steering Rack Area

Unable To Check Nearside Rear Seat Belt Due To Child Seat

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,900 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

front brake pads wearing low

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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VK08 RZW is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VK08 RZW, 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 VK08 RZW registered?

VK08 RZW is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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