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YC08 VUD

2008 Nissan Navara

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

182,013 mi
Last recorded182,013 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 VUD
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 182,013 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive both engine & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2024 180,140 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 180,045 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested chassis cracked (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 177,153 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 177,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 173,108 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 170,497 miles

Brake pipes at rear of vehicle are showing some signs of corrosion.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 170,494 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working working on dip beam (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 170,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipes at rear axle are showing some corrosion.

Front btrake pads appear worn.

Near side rear view mirror cracked and in poor condition.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 157,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

The front brake pads appear worn low.

The off side and near side front tyres are wearing low around the inner edges of the tread.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

The front brake pads appear worn low.

The off side and near side front tyres are wearing low around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 127,292 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 127,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

The near side front tyre is wearing low around the inner edges of the tread.

The off side rear tyre is worn to the legal limit and also has a nail in the tread.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 106,199 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 104,081 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,543 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,321 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,477 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,109 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,892 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light in remove top cover not working.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front outer cv boots showing signs of grease around inner clips

brake light on snug top not working

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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YC08 VUD is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YC08 VUD, 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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YC08 VUD is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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