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EY08 VAK

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,681 mi
Last recorded151,681 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 VAK
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 151,681 miles

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn unevenly (Stepped)

Fail 13 Nov 2020 151,467 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror repeater unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn unevenly (Stepped)

Pass 15 Nov 2019 130,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 130,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,242 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 112,202 miles

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear most (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,523 miles

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

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 85,059 miles

Child seats fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low, passes on total effort

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 85,059 miles

Child seats fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low, passes on total effort

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,299 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,156 miles

rear wiper blade has a split rubber

unable to check full operation of rear/rear seat belts as seats are stored away

Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,754 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer wall

unable to check full operation of rear / rear seat belts seats folded away

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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EY08 VAK is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EY08 VAK, 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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What year was EY08 VAK registered?

EY08 VAK is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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