Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI car check
Is the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI reliable? We analysed 260 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI.
Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI THIS CAR | 65.4% | 260 | 135,564 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Hyundai Santa Fe Premium HEV Auto | 90.1% | 353 | 31,685 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCIShould you buy a used Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI?
The Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.4% across 260 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Nissan Pathfinder Sport DCI owner drives around 7,628 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.