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Y16 ESS

2008 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,747 mi
Last recorded74,747 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 ESS
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,747 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023

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

Underside components covered in underseal

Pass 5 Mar 2021

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

milage screen pixeled

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,842 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,310 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 73,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,576 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,453 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,522 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,117 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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Y16 ESS is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y16 ESS, 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 Y16 ESS registered?

Y16 ESS is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is Y16 ESS safe to buy?

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