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VN08 XLV

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,429 mi
Last recorded165,429 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 165,429 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to underneath.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 164,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Heavy surface corrosion to underneath.

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 146,942 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 146,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,586 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 129,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 128,287 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 126,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,438 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 110,981 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 106,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 78,281 miles

cut in offside rear tyre

uneven front brake application

Pass 23 May 2011 62,676 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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VN08 XLV is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 XLV registered?

VN08 XLV is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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