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GY08 XRL

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Red Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,081 mi
Last recorded92,081 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XRL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 92,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,415 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 69,239 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 69,239 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 52,923 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,521 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,681 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,793 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,125 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,142 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 28,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,626 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 7,862 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 7,862 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 6,267 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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GY08 XRL is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Red with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GY08 XRL, 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 GY08 XRL registered?

GY08 XRL is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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