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HY08 VTA

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,535 mi
Last recorded126,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 126,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,529 miles

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 111,527 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 100,275 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 100,275 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,149 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 86,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 86,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,815 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack rod ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack rod ()

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

nearside rear tyre 2.7mm

Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 73,523 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,272 miles

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 39,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,028 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 17,080 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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HY08 VTA is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

HY08 VTA is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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