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BN08 CNJ

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,220 mi
Last recorded144,220 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CNJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 144,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and outersills showing corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 141,904 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 141,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 136,828 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 136,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,226 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 127,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,583 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 114,130 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 114,128 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,343 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 99,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 87,594 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 87,592 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Oil Leak.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,855 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel binding

Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front cv boots starting to leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel binding

Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres on 2/3 mm

offside outer cv boot starting to leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,357 miles

both rear tyres on 2/3 mm

offside outer cv boot starting to leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,064 miles

both outer cv boots starting to rust

front pads low

handbrake travel

rear pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,726 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,382 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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BN08 CNJ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN08 CNJ, 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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BN08 CNJ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BN08 CNJ safe to buy?

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