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BJ08 FCD

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,915 mi
Last recorded166,915 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FCD
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 166,915 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 162,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 160,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 151,226 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 151,218 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn main propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,976 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,746 miles

chassis at rear of vehicle corroded at both sides

Fail 12 Apr 2018 119,516 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe broken at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective lever missing of switch at rear (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes at valves on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes at valves on chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting bolt area on chassis (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

chassis at rear of vehicle corroded at both sides

Pass 28 Mar 2017 106,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe at front (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft rear coupling ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 95,109 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked screen @ o/s/front (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 95,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre on ly 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked screen @ o/s/front (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,852 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,851 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 69,874 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,266 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,256 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,250 miles

Oil leak

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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BJ08 FCD is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ08 FCD, 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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BJ08 FCD is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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