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PL08 TYB

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Grey Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 TYB
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,936 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))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 116,348 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 116,346 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,700 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 105,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box covering starting too peel off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 100,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 94,492 miles

centre exhaust blow

Pass 26 Jul 2017 84,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 84,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 78,885 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,884 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

slight corrosion,pitting and lip to front brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 23 Jul 2015 73,811 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

slight corrosion,pitting and lip to front brake discs

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Jul 2014 64,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,079 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low & wearing on outer edge.

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth low & wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,558 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 35,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PL08 TYB 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 PL08 TYB, 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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PL08 TYB is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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