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OY08 XYX

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,795 mi
Last recorded134,795 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XYX
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,795 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 134,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,397 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 124,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 113,032 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 113,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,505 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,753 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 95,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 93,413 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 89,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,192 miles

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

hand brake lever high.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,631 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,625 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,371 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,790 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,197 miles

Chassis legs surface corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2014 41,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in steering rack inner joints(tie rod)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,534 miles

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,891 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XYX is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,996 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OY08 XYX, 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 XYX registered?

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

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