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AO08 UPM

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,988 mi
Last recorded157,988 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UPM
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 157,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 150,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 135,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,448 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 128,345 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35-22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield lose

creaking noise from nearside front suspension/steering

Pass 15 Sep 2020 122,389 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear u/j has some endfloat (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 122,286 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear u/j has some endfloat (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Sep 2019 115,815 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 115,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 110,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,632 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,827 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 94,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure NEAR AND OFFSIDE (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,694 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 85,694 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 76,073 miles

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

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn

very slight weepage from offside front cv dust cover

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,073 miles

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn

very slight weepage from offside front cv dust cover

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,988 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,340 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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AO08 UPM is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,996 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 Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 UPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 UPM is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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