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DY56 VNR

2006 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,861 mi
Last recorded65,861 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Pathfinder96,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 VNR
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 61,090 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 53,526 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 49,315 miles

Parts of the chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 49,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 48,137 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmisions too low for print out

Fail 17 Jun 2014 43,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emmisions too low for print out

Pass 5 Jul 2013 34,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 29,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 25,399 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 15 Jul 2011 25,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,671 miles

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

nearsidefront disc heavily grooved

Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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DY56 VNR is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 96,703 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 DY56 VNR, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 VNR registered?

DY56 VNR is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is DY56 VNR safe to buy?

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