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WV08 RKJ

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,014 mi
Last recorded77,014 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 RKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 77,014 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 68,633 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 68,629 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 64,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 64,536 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 64,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 64,081 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 63,014 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 62,154 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 59,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,624 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 55,665 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 55,662 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both sides (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,316 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 9 May 2014 41,035 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Fail 8 May 2014 41,033 miles

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

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 28 May 2013 33,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,035 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 18,435 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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WV08 RKJ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WV08 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV08 RKJ registered?

WV08 RKJ is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is WV08 RKJ safe to buy?

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