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NV08 WVH

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,709 mi
Last recorded111,709 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 WVH
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,709 miles

Brake fluid overfilled

Front Steering rack mounting bushes worn, slight but not excessive movement

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and center propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper and lower front arms. Both rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 107,314 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Led and lens smashed (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 100,276 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox prop location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel stowage chain hanging, could potentially catch, advise to stow chain away

Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,364 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 91,364 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 80,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 68,965 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 68,880 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,261 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 62,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,358 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,441 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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NV08 WVH is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NV08 WVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV08 WVH registered?

NV08 WVH is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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