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OY08 XWU

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,473 mi
Last recorded123,473 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XWU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface rust on chassis and suspension parts

Fail 18 Nov 2021 123,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,840 miles

Engine lumpy /missing at idle

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 121,807 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure Strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine lumpy /missing at idle

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 112,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,441 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 88,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust clap bolt broken

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,318 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,855 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 85,853 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,062 miles

advise offside rear brake bind

advise rear suspension soft

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,519 miles

rear most seats out of use

Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,511 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear most seats out of use

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,138 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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OY08 XWU is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY08 XWU, 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 OY08 XWU registered?

OY08 XWU is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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