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SM57 PBZ

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 PBZ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 157,566 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank mounting point corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion across rear of vehicle, but not affecting structural rigidity

Pass 9 Aug 2023 144,435 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 144,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,610 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pedal travel long (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,142 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 105,477 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 105,477 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 105,464 miles

Fuel tank insecure Rear support strap broken away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both centre exhaust box support rubbers splitting away

Front fuel tank support strap corroded and weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Just starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seats in boot folded down at time of test

Pass 22 May 2018 99,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 99,392 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

fuel tank mounting straps corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 85,014 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 84,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,378 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,091 miles

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

front and rear suspension surfaces rusty.

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension surfaces rusty.

vehicle condition underneath in various places surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,201 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 64,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,215 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,363 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,904 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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SM57 PBZ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 88,996 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 SM57 PBZ, 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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SM57 PBZ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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