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GJ08 YYC

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,826 mi
Last recorded180,826 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 YYC
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 180,826 miles

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

Rear both tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2021 174,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 174,569 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 169,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 168,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 167,568 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 144,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 144,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 127,364 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 127,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 111,544 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 111,544 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2014 85,464 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 56,810 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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GJ08 YYC is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GJ08 YYC, 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 GJ08 YYC registered?

GJ08 YYC is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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