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YH08 VCA

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,140 mi
Last recorded198,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 198,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 187,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 175,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/egr flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 175,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/egr flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 161,420 miles

Central Exhaust center box outer skin is corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 15 Jul 2021 161,226 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust center box outer skin is corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2020 150,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 150,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 149,482 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 149,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 137,794 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 137,794 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,038 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 125,038 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,497 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 108,497 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,018 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,500 miles

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

windscreen repaired

Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VCA is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCA, 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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YH08 VCA is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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