2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,734 MOT tests in 2024. 53.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time53.9%
Failed or needed repairs46.1%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.9%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.6%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
  9. Horn: not working2.7%
  10. Washers: not working2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.9%
  2. Body & chassis28.2%
  3. Suspension24.7%
  4. Brakes18.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.7%
  6. Steering8.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

← 2007 NavaraAll Navara years2009 Navara →

Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 53.9% of 2008 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,734 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).