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DA12 YRJ

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,159 mi
Last recorded185,159 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YRJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 185,159 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 185,159 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 176,173 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 165,979 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 155,856 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 148,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 130,954 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 118,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,169 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt on 2nd and 3rd row belts due to passenger effects

Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 78,969 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,997 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?

Based on 195,724 MOT tests across 11,958 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
7,848
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
11,958
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,402
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 4,219
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,979
Registration plate lamp not working 3,901
coil spring broken 2,949
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DA12 YRJ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Pathfinder fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,402 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA12 YRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Pathfinder typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA12 YRJ registered?

DA12 YRJ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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