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DN08 FTO

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,667 mi
Last recorded184,667 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 FTO
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 184,667 miles

light corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ends

light corrosion to underside of chassis

unable to check all brake pipes ue to diesel tank

Fail 24 Jun 2021 184,604 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Seat belt missing unable to check rear seatbelts due to items in boot (7.1.2 (a))

light corrosion to o/s/f brake hose ends

light corrosion to underside of chassis

unable to check all brake pipes ue to diesel tank

Pass 15 Jul 2020 179,398 miles

light corrosion to chassis by diesel tank

light corrosion to chassis by rear spring mounting

light corrosion to diesel filler hose pipe

Fail 8 Jul 2020 179,275 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

front bumper trim insecure

light corrosion to chassis by diesel tank

light corrosion to chassis by rear spring mounting

light corrosion to diesel filler hose pipe

tow bar wire insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2019 171,407 miles

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s & n/s front inner cv boot clips insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2019 170,958 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible reflective backing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s and n/s inner cv boot clips insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Jun 2018 161,810 miles

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s and n/s front cv boots slightly leaking on clips

tow bar wire insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2018 161,444 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

light corrosion to rear chassis

o/s and n/s front cv boots slightly leaking on clips

tow bar wire insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2017 152,086 miles

front cv boots leaking

front number plate deteriorating but still readable

light corrosion to chassis

Fail 13 Jun 2017 151,638 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 mounting rubbers (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front cv boots leaking

front number plate deteriorating but still readable

light corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Jun 2016 142,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

unable too check rear rear seat belts

Fail 14 Jun 2016 141,759 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre puncture

unable too check rear rear seat belts

Pass 22 Jun 2015 130,851 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 130,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 120,112 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 120,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 102,061 miles

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 3 May 2011 90,882 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 90,882 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DN08 FTO 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 DN08 FTO, 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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DN08 FTO is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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