2008 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · DY08 WNG

The 2008 Nissan Navara shows a history of recurring structural corrosion and electrical-related safety failures. In the most recent test in November 2023 at 163,950 miles, the vehicle passed despite noted structural corrosion on the offside rear chassis near a mounting and a non-functional supplementary restraint system warning lamp. This followed a failure just three days prior at 163,888 miles, where the tester identified an ABS fault, the same SRS lamp issue, and excessive play in the nearside track rod end ball joint. The persistence of structural corrosion across multiple years suggests that while it currently meets security standards, the chassis is subject to degradation. The mileage profile is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year over its 18-year life. This level of use is typical for a commercial-use vehicle of this era. The record shows a consistent annual testing pattern, though the frequency of failures in 2022 and 2023 indicates a period of increasing mechanical and electrical wear as the vehicle ages. A buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the offside rear chassis area, as the corrosion has been a recurring advisory and failure point since at least 2022. Repeated failures regarding the ABS and SRS warning lamps suggest underlying electrical issues or sensor faults that may not have been fully resolved. Furthermore, the history of play in track rod ends and suspension-related components indicates that various steering parts are nearing the end of their functional life and require close monitoring to ensure continued roadworthiness.