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PF08 ZFL

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,398 mi
Last recorded176,398 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 ZFL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 176,398 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

both front bump stops missing

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 176,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

both front bump stops missing

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2023 176,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative on rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 170,325 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 170,325 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 164,290 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Jan 2021 164,290 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 158,869 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 158,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing likely to break up rear U/J on the front prop-shaft (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box is split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are smooth on inner edge

slight handbrake travel

Pass 4 Feb 2019 147,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 135,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 May 2017 117,009 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)

Fail 15 May 2017 117,006 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 16 May 2016 97,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 78,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 59,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 42,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,680 miles

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 16 May 2012 25,675 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

esp light on

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,905 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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PF08 ZFL is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Grey with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PF08 ZFL, 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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PF08 ZFL is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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