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YN08 VFG

2008 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,000 mi
Last recorded176,000 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Pathfinder88,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 VFG
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 176,000 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

under body coverd in underseal

Fail 22 Nov 2024 176,000 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under body coverd in underseal

Fail 23 Oct 2024 175,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 172,132 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security holed but strenth still ok (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 168,481 miles

all chassi corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2022 168,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all chassi corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 165,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 161,846 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 148,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 131,836 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 117,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,440 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,859 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,734 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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YN08 VFG is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YN08 VFG, 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 YN08 VFG registered?

YN08 VFG is a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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