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H13 LYC

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,303 mi
Last recorded139,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 LYC
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 139,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2026 139,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2025 139,260 miles

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 139,260 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 135,117 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 129,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 124,997 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 118,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Feb 2020 111,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 111,287 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,901 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2018 95,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,002 miles

Slight movement in steering rack mounts

Fail 21 Jan 2016 73,749 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 22 Jan 2015 58,798 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 58,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,049 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,386 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 46,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,496 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,060 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 32,039 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,232 miles

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

rearmost seats folded down and dog guard bolted over the top.seat belts not tested

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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H13 LYC is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H13 LYC, 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 H13 LYC registered?

H13 LYC is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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