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RA57 EHD

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

66,856 mi
Last recorded66,856 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 EHD
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,856 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 65,627 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 65,627 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear step cracked

corrosion to underside and cab

Pass 19 Nov 2022 190,935 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 185,411 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 185,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

handbrake performance just meets requirements.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 180,868 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front outer cv gaiter slight leak of grease

Fail 10 Feb 2021 180,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

nearside front outer cv gaiter slight leak of grease

Pass 26 Feb 2020 177,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer CV boot weeping grease

Fail 21 Feb 2020 177,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer CV boot weeping grease

Pass 17 Jan 2019 157,451 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central row ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 157,451 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central row ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 139,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 139,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,336 miles

Both front lower suspension arms have play in ball joints, becoming excessive

Engine misfiring

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front CV boot has a slight weep of grease

Fail 9 Dec 2016 119,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Both front lower suspension arms have play in ball joints, becoming excessive

Engine misfiring

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front CV boot has a slight weep of grease

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,231 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 99,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

off side rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight freeplay dectcted at nearside rear suspension possible play in lower or upper rear outer ball joints

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,095 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side windscreen wiper blade split and poor

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,095 miles

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

near side windscreen wiper blade split and poor

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,102 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,102 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

esp warning light on

headlight washers not working

Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,033 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 44,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,681 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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RA57 EHD is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RA57 EHD, 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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RA57 EHD is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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