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GJ09 VNP

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 VNP
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 148,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 140,378 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 140,370 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,823 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 133,815 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 127,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 127,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

prop uj worn on rear

Pass 23 Jan 2021 114,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 100,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 93,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,194 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 58,600 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,884 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,512 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 42,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,951 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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GJ09 VNP is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 GJ09 VNP, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ09 VNP is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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