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SL08 AKJ

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

108,979 mi
Last recorded108,979 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 AKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 108,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 103,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 103,071 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks a lot (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded behind liner to union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts/perished on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease coming from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose above subframe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear rearmost seats stowed away

Pass 14 May 2021 97,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 97,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under side of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,089 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,088 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mountings x 3 missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside number plate light is very dull

Offside rear wheel bearing has play / not considered excessive

Rear screen washer not working

Pass 23 Aug 2018 93,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,647 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,416 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,416 miles

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

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

exhaust mount missing

Pass 21 Dec 2015 84,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,611 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 82,611 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,068 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 79,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,028 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,469 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,072 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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SL08 AKJ 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 SL08 AKJ, 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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SL08 AKJ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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