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GU08 NGF

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,968 mi
Last recorded143,968 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 NGF
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 143,968 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 143,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 126,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 108,008 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 107,703 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,995 miles

rear seats not tested dog guard fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,946 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 93,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,222 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 91,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 84,699 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 84,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,074 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 82,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,230 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,516 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,523 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 21,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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GU08 NGF 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 70.8%.

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 GU08 NGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 NGF registered?

GU08 NGF is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 NGF safe to buy?

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