Nissan Pathfinder MOT Results
Registered in 201255.5% pass rate
from 427 tests in 2021
(54% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pathfinder is unusually good or bad.
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21% fail on
Suspension
(130% worse than other 2012 cars)
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15% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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15% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 15% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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15% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Suspension arms
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
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3.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(140% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.70% fail on
Other suspension component
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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15% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(85% worse than other 2012 cars)
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7.7% fail on
Headlamps
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (35 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
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3.5% fail on
Direction indicators
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
(110% worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.47% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.47% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.47% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.47% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.47% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.47% fail on Horn
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0.23% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
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7.7% fail on
Headlamps
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Transmission
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Prop shafts
(67 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Joints (82 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Prop shaft
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
- 1.4% fail on Joints
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3.0% fail on
Prop shafts
(67 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Doors
(12 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Other passenger's door
(30 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Door condition (31 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.23% fail on Door condition
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1.6% fail on
Other passenger's door
(30 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.23% fail on Tank
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0.23% fail on
Body
- 0.23% fail on Panel
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4.2% fail on
Transmission
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.94% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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6.1% fail on
Compression ignition
(7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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7.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Visibility
- 4.7% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers
- 0.47% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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6.3% fail on
Brakes
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3.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads
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0.70% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.70% fail on Brake discs
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
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1.6% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.6% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
- 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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0.70% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.23% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.23% fail on
Rbt
- 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.23% fail on
Rbt
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1.6% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.2% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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3.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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5.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.8% fail on Condition
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4.4% fail on
Steering
(190% worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.94% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.70% fail on Condition
- 0.23% fail on Requirements
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0.23% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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.