Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results
Registered in 200751.0% pass rate
from 1,695 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pathfinder is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Suspension
(46% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Springs
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Coil springs
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Coil spring (26% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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7.3% fail on
Coil springs
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(39% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Linkage (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.059% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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6.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(30% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2007 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Wheel bearings (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.53% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
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0.41% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.41% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2007 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Springs
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
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20% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(190% worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Transmission
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(78% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Joints (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Bearing housing
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1.4% fail on
Prop shafts
(8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Prop shaft (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(78% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Doors
(11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Other passenger's door
(21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Door condition (21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Driver's door
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Catch
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0.59% fail on
Front passenger's door
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Other passenger's door
(21 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Chassis
(23 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Chassis condition (23 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Fuel system
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tank (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Pipe
- 0.059% fail on Hose
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0.88% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Cabs
(16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Towbar
(16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.059% fail on Other towbar components
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0.12% fail on
Seats
- 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.059% fail on Bumpers
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0.059% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.059% fail on Carrier
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0.059% fail on
Body
- 0.059% fail on Panel
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6.3% fail on
Transmission
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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15% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.4% fail on
Headlamps
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.059% fail on Front fog lamps
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1.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Electrical equipment
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
(39% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
(39% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.71% fail on Individual direction indicators (57% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
(39% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Hazard warning
(10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.18% fail on Position lamp
- 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
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11% fail on
Brakes
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3.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(51% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Brake pads (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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3.2% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(51% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(36% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Service brake performance
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
(46% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.41% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.059% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.41% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.29% fail on
Parking brake performance
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance (84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.059% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.29% fail on
Rbt
(76% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Service brake performance
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.6% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(120% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.059% fail on Electronic braking system
- 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.4% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Pedal (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.35% fail on Lever
- 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.12% fail on Master cylinder (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.059% fail on Load sensing valves
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3.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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8.8% fail on
Steering
(190% worse than other 2007 cars)
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8.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint
- 0.059% fail on Drag link end
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0.35% fail on
Power steering
- 0.18% fail on Operation
- 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.12% fail on Other components
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0.12% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack
- 0.059% fail on Steering wheel
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0.059% fail on
Steering play
- 0.059% fail on Steering rack
- 0.059% fail on Electronic power steering
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8.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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8.1% fail on
Visibility
(25% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Washers (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Wipers
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0.29% fail on
View to rear
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
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0.18% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.18% fail on Windscreen
- 0.059% fail on Driver's view
- 0.059% fail on Bonnet
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5.3% fail on
Tyres
- 4.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.5% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Size/type
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5.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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4.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.8% fail on
Compression ignition
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.059% fail on Particulate filter
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0.59% fail on
Spark ignition
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.059% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.8% fail on
Compression ignition
(180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.59% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.12% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.059% fail on Other leaks
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4.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(90% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.47% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.059% fail on Requirements
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0.12% fail on
Airbags
- 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.5% fail on
Road Wheels
(160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.35% fail on Registration plates
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0.059% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.059% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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Nissan Pathfinder (2005 - 2014)
Rugged looks. Seven seats. Strong build. Tidy handling and very capable off road. Good value for money.