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WF57 VGJ

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,508 mi
Last recorded183,508 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 VGJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 183,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear chassis corroded and holed in places just outside prescribed areas

Offside Front side repeater has some bulbs out

Offside Rear chassis corroded in several places

Offside Rear chassis corroded in several places

Offside Rear chassis corroded in several places

horn not very loud

Pass 12 Feb 2016 179,371 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 179,371 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 176,190 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 176,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake pads appear worn

Pass 20 Feb 2014 174,277 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 174,267 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 157,096 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 157,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 139,597 miles

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

passenger side rear brake backplate damp.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 109,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WF57 VGJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WF57 VGJ, 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 WF57 VGJ registered?

WF57 VGJ is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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