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VN08 XHA

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

127,132 mi
Last recorded127,132 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 XHA
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 127,132 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Apr 2026 127,131 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire Breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 May 2025 117,329 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 117,324 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 113,827 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

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))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 113,827 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 111,499 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))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes from flexible hose to the rear cylinders corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 109,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,112 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 105,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn and perished in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2019 101,499 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 101,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both front (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge but within the legal limits

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge but within the legal limits

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,673 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn near limit ()

both front tyres worn edges

rear bumper damaged / drivers door scratched

Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,637 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 54,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pick up sensor wire broken (3.4.2)

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,409 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,725 miles

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

fnt discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,193 miles

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

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

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 XHA is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

VN08 XHA is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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