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EA08 FWY

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,010 mi
Last recorded134,010 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 FWY
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 134,010 miles

1/2 number plate light out

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - chassis/suspension component's (covered in mud - obscuring full inspection)

nearside front washer jet blocked

offside rear brake disc becoming lipped/scored. brake pads worn

slight damage to nearside front wing (sharp corner - covered in tape)

towbar electrical socket - bracket corroded/broken off

Fail 12 Mar 2025 134,010 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front propshaft - REAR UJ worn/movement (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily scrubbed off/worn - inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1/2 number plate light out

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - chassis/suspension component's (covered in mud - obscuring full inspection)

nearside front washer jet blocked

offside rear brake disc becoming lipped/scored. brake pads worn

slight damage to nearside front wing (sharp corner - covered in tape)

towbar electrical socket - bracket corroded/broken off

Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,818 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Fail 11 Mar 2024 111,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255-65-17-110H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,177 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,821 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front and rear chassis members very rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Some imbalance on front brakes

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Underbody getting quite rusty in places

Underbody very muddy

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,809 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front and rear chassis members very rusty

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Some imbalance on front brakes

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Underbody getting quite rusty in places

Underbody very muddy

Pass 4 Feb 2021 99,237 miles

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

spare wheel loose

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,351 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seat belts ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources osr (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy osf (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 83,169 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 83,167 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 73,200 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 69,294 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,210 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,244 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,800 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2012 33,111 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,238 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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EA08 FWY is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA08 FWY, 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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EA08 FWY is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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