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NX08 VDE

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,995 mi
Last recorded127,995 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 VDE
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 127,995 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 122,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and the other pipe at side of it x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front drive shaft gaiters slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,341 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 111,296 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 111,284 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 106,695 miles

Front Outer both outer cv boots slightly leaking grease on small clip side

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,963 miles

Centre exhaust hangers insecure

Rust lips on front discs

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,963 miles

Centre exhaust hangers insecure

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

Rust lips on front discs

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,658 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,672 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

lip on front brake discs

Fail 13 Jun 2012 47,050 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,050 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,929 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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NX08 VDE 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 73.7%.

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 NX08 VDE, 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 NX08 VDE registered?

NX08 VDE is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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