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NM08 SPZ

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,369 mi
Last recorded95,369 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 SPZ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,369 miles

underside of vehicle has been fully coated in under sealer

Pass 11 Oct 2023 94,906 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 93,479 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,983 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 91,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,357 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pipe in offside wheel arch corroded badly

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,354 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.41 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pipe in offside wheel arch corroded badly

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside fronts starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch slave cylinder feed pipe starting to corrode

three exhaust rubbers from back to middle starting to separate from holdings, exhaust still secure

Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,508 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 80,506 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 77,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box split (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint offside and nearside (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened plastic rivets broken but still secure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 73,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened plastic rivets broken but still secure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,484 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,911 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 50,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,638 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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NM08 SPZ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NM08 SPZ, 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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NM08 SPZ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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