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VN08 XEM

2008 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

245,331 mi
Last recorded245,331 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 XEM
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 245,331 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 242,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 231,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 230,421 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 224,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 206,467 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 188,348 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 173,457 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 159,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 141,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 131,594 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 131,594 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,840 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 88,590 miles

gease escaping from both front outer CV gaiters

some corrosion present on front brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,379 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 83,372 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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VN08 XEM is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VN08 XEM, 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 VN08 XEM registered?

VN08 XEM is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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