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YB08 VJU

2008 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,980 mi
Last recorded123,980 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VJU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 123,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis corroded and covered

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe to hose mount corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,015 miles

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

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

various areas of corrosion underside

Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipe's. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All four CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of rear chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 114,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount rusted through. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel tank insecure rear tank strap rusted through. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All other brake pipe's. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has area's of corrosion at the time of test still structurally sound. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 110,692 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot clip loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,573 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 106,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 100,549 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 100,546 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 95,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,708 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,693 miles

front tyres getting low

lift movement in both front lower ball joints

Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,660 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front tyres getting low

lift movement in both front lower ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,894 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres getting low

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f pads getting low

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,894 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,051 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,755 miles

rear brake drums show run-out and some fluctuation

Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,581 miles

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

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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YB08 VJU is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB08 VJU, 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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YB08 VJU is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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