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VO08 FMX

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,405 mi
Last recorded163,405 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 FMX
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 163,405 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside lenses weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 156,969 miles

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 156,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 149,011 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front and rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to vehicle underbody/suspension components

Fail 15 Jun 2023 149,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front and rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to vehicle underbody/suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2022 143,165 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Under-side of chassis coated in underseal

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coated in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 143,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Under-side of chassis coated in underseal

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Coated in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 143,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 140,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 138,303 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 138,294 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 129,032 miles

front brake discs inner faces deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 124,069 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 124,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 120,198 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 120,197 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 116,354 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 116,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyre tread depths low

Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,460 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,191 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 68,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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VO08 FMX is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO08 FMX, 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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VO08 FMX is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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