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SC08 XZG

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,697 mi
Last recorded78,697 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 XZG
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under body seal apply

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 78,697 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides have been repaired and spry seal on (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 78,697 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both side (6.1.8 (a) (i))

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides have been repaired and spry seal on (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 78,595 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,624 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 75,624 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 72,143 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,873 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 64,109 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 64,107 miles

Offside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,757 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 55,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 55,743 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint not attached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint not attached (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

front registration plate damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,941 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 52,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball jiont (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 52,932 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak from transfer box

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,745 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear centre axle bush slightly deteriortaed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 50,725 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear centre axle bush slightly deteriortaed

Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,591 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,212 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 36,212 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,999 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Jun 2013 29,999 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 8 Jun 2012 24,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,177 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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SC08 XZG is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SC08 XZG, 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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SC08 XZG is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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