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YH08 VAU

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,919 mi
Last recorded85,919 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 85,919 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 85,919 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 83,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,622 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,622 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rears (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,599 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 73,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,111 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 71,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 66,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 44,641 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 44,639 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,912 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 40,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,319 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 26,983 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,978 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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YH08 VAU is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black 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 YH08 VAU, 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 YH08 VAU registered?

YH08 VAU is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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