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Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results

Registered in 2008
50.8% pass rate
from 780 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pathfinder is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Suspension arms (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bar (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.6% fail on Wheel bearings (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
      • 2.6% fail on Prop shafts (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Prop shaft (34 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Doors (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Other passenger's door (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Door condition (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's door (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Chassis (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Chassis condition (27 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Tank (33 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.51% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other body component
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
    • 0.26% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.26% fail on Cabs (25 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (26 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.13% fail on Undertray
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning (37 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Switch (37 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.90% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.77% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
      • 0.26% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.13% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 10% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.64% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.13% fail on Steering column
    • 0.13% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.13% fail on Universal joint
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.26% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.26% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
      • 0.13% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
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