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DU08 LPP

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,059 mi
Last recorded181,059 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LPP
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 181,059 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RUSTY BUT NO HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 176,362 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 169,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear chassis/subframe corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2022 169,027 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear chassis/subframe corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2021 153,210 miles

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

rear chassis and subframe corroding

Fail 16 Jun 2021 153,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

rear chassis and subframe corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2020 148,445 miles

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

rear chassis and rear subframe corroding

some lift in both front lower ball joints

some play o/s/r upper ball joint

Fail 23 Jun 2020 148,444 miles

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

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

rear chassis and rear subframe corroding

some lift in both front lower ball joints

some play o/s/r upper ball joint

Pass 16 May 2019 139,236 miles

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

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

chassis and rear subframe corroding but not seriously weakened

some lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 14 May 2019 139,236 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel tank insecure support strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

chassis and rear subframe corroding but not seriously weakened

some lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,655 miles

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

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

some lift in both front lower ball joints

some play in o/s/r upper ball joint

Fail 23 Feb 2018 135,652 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

some lift in both front lower ball joints

some play in o/s/r upper ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2017 128,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some lift in both front lower ball joints

Fail 21 Feb 2017 128,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in o/s/r tyre

some lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Feb 2016 122,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,055 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 121,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also tyre to limts in places (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 110,471 miles

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

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

tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,020 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,151 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,169 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,169 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to gain access to check rear seatbelts

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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DU08 LPP is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU08 LPP, 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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DU08 LPP is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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