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YH08 VBT

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 VBT
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 95,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,591 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 89,622 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,816 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,343 miles

o/s/f tyre worn down to wear indicators.

vehicle has tinted windows.

Fail 18 Mar 2017 74,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low.

o/s/f tyre worn down to wear indicators.

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,565 miles

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

vehicle has tinted windows.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,565 miles

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

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

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

vehicle has tinted windows.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,064 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint worn

rear brake pads low friction material

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,964 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 47,964 miles

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

n/s/f lower ball joint worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,924 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,699 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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YH08 VBT is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH08 VBT, 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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What year was YH08 VBT registered?

YH08 VBT is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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