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NM08 ZZU

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,898 mi
Last recorded130,898 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 ZZU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 130,898 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 130,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 119,711 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 119,543 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 114,239 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 114,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 109,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,404 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 106,381 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,670 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 102,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,410 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,627 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs and nearside rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,398 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded & lipped (3.5.1i)

Front Outer Both CV Boot clips slightly loose

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 83,398 miles

1. Engine cover fitted 2. Under tray fitted

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded & lipped (3.5.1i)

Front Outer Both CV Boot clips slightly loose

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s wiper split

Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s wiper split

Fail 24 Jun 2014 65,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,364 miles

hand brake travel could be improved

Pass 22 Jun 2012 50,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZZU is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZZU, 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 NM08 ZZU registered?

NM08 ZZU is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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