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YL08 MBF

2008 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,110 mi
Last recorded140,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Navara88,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MBF
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 140,110 miles

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

Vehicle under-sealed

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,224 miles

Chassis under-sealed, difficult to inspect. Possibly more corrosion.

Miss-fire at idle

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential throwing oil over exhaust/suspention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 131,220 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working Only works with steering turning left (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Chassis under-sealed, difficult to inspect. Possibly more corrosion.

Miss-fire at idle

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential throwing oil over exhaust/suspention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,232 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,096 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 104,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,888 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 100,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,592 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 88,592 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 64,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine sump corroded / leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Spare tyre tread on limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2012 52,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,795 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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YL08 MBF is a 2008 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YL08 MBF, 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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YL08 MBF is a 2008 Nissan Navara, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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