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WJ08 XEW

2008 Nissan X Trail

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,766 mi
Last recorded154,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan X Trail83,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 XEW
MakeNissan
ModelX Trail
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 154,766 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

reversing lamp not working

Fail 25 Jun 2025 150,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

reversing lamp not working

Pass 25 Jun 2024 137,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,416 miles

general corrosion on underside

Fail 7 Jul 2023 124,378 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

general corrosion on underside

very low effort on offside parking brake

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,971 miles

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2022 107,966 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,798 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear chassis corroding

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 96,797 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear chassis corroding

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 87,659 miles

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

Rear suspension components and chassis corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2020 87,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components and chassis corroding

Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 70,437 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 65,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 48,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 27,890 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,748 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,928 miles

advise both front tyres low on very inner edges

How Reliable is the Nissan X Trail?

Based on 2,335 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
6,740
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 38
position lamp(s) not working 34
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WJ08 XEW is a 2008 Nissan X Trail in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan X Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 83,680 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 X Trail fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ08 XEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan X Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan X Trail is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ08 XEW is a 2008 Nissan X Trail, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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