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AY08 FWK

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,357 mi
Last recorded166,357 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 FWK
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 166,357 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective on both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 155,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flange nuts corroded but system still secure and exhaust not blowing at time of test

Fail 20 Mar 2017 146,539 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flange nuts corroded but system still secure and exhaust not blowing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2016 134,428 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

slight movement in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 16 Mar 2016 134,428 miles

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

drivers door mirror cracked

slight movement in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 18 Mar 2015 120,824 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front propshaft rear universal joint has excessive wear,

hazard light switch loose but not considered insecure

nearside front tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm, advise replacement very soon.

offside front tyre worn low

possible oil leak from transfer box, further investigation advised

some slight lift noted in both front lower ball joints

very bottom engine sump corroded and may be leaking further investigation advised

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,987 miles

poor reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 31 Mar 2014 105,987 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poor reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,572 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Offside repeater lense damaged

Rear brake pads getting low

Steering column lower joint boot split

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,950 miles

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,086 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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AY08 FWK is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY08 FWK, 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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What year was AY08 FWK registered?

AY08 FWK is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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