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HY08 OSW

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,011 mi
Last recorded160,011 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OSW
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 160,011 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 141,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 135,699 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 127,259 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 127,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 121,236 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,283 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ones in boot ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 114,242 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ones in boot ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,508 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed from inside. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Very rear. ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,237 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,752 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,010 miles

park brake efficiency only 17%

Fail 21 Sep 2015 75,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

park brake efficiency only 17%

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,007 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 71,007 miles

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

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

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

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

front joint on rear propshaft is worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,543 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR OF REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 12 Sep 2013 68,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR OF REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,867 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,695 miles

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

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

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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HY08 OSW is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black 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 HY08 OSW, 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 HY08 OSW registered?

HY08 OSW is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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