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S70 PAO

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,658 mi
Last recorded162,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 PAO
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 162,658 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 162,628 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinking (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 155,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 155,664 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 146,788 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 146,753 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 140,062 miles

both front upper suspension arm bushes perished

both rear tyres scrubbing on edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

oil leak

rear axel corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 140,061 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front upper suspension arm bushes perished

both rear tyres scrubbing on edge

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

oil leak

rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,161 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 127,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,633 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn at diff ()

Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn nearest to diff ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 114,442 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 101,668 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 101,542 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,354 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear wiper torn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,354 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust flexi corroded

n/s mirror glass cracked

rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,721 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust deteriorated at flexi

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,581 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,069 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,496 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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S70 PAO is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S70 PAO, 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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S70 PAO is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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