MOT Results

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Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results

Registered in 2009
47.4% pass rate
from 911 tests in 2021
(39% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pathfinder is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Springs (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Coil springs (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Wheel bearings (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.1% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Battery(ies) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Trailer electrical socket (22 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Hazard warning (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Switch (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust system (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prop shafts (16 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (18 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Prop shaft (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Doors (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Other passenger's door (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Catch
      • 0.44% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (38 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (39 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Tank (21 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.11% fail on Towbar
      • 0.11% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.11% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Brakes (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.99% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (72% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Visibility (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.33% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.33% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors
  • 10% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.44% fail on Steering column (52 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Steering shaft (553 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (58% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Transmission oil leaks (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.7% fail on Tread depth (65% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
  • 4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.99% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.99% fail on Attachment (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.55% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.55% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.11% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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