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BW57 LYA

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,047 mi
Last recorded143,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 LYA
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 143,047 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 143,047 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front shaft - rear bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 136,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allover Undersealed/Painted (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 136,864 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg Behind Exhaust Silencer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Allover Undersealed/Painted (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside Heavily Undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis beside exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 131,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis beside exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 117,544 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 105,060 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 105,060 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front and rear slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 98,476 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edgers (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front and rear slight lift (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 91,785 miles

rear axle top bushers worn

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2015 91,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear axle top bushers worn

Pass 8 Feb 2014 86,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 67,149 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,149 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,178 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 34,170 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 34,170 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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BW57 LYA is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BW57 LYA, 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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BW57 LYA is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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