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GV08 FWG

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,985 mi
Last recorded118,985 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 FWG
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 118,985 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2025 118,985 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 108,198 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 98,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,172 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Various parts of vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,166 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Weeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Various parts of vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,179 miles

Chassis corroded (complete)

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,317 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective BOTH (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective BOTH (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,386 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 69,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,077 miles

rear blade required

clutch has high biting point

oil leak from sump

rattle from engine

Fail 24 Oct 2016 64,076 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

clutch has high biting point

oil leak from sump

rattle from engine

rear blade required

Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,935 miles

drivers front cv boot slightly leaking

Fail 7 May 2013 47,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 47,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2012 41,229 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 31 May 2011 32,583 miles

Front discs slightly scored + wear lip

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear pads wearing thin

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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GV08 FWG is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GV08 FWG, 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 GV08 FWG registered?

GV08 FWG is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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