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GJ61 VNU

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder81,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VNU
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 51,486 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 45,201 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 41,897 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 37,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 33,990 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 33,923 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 30,670 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 30,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,485 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 26,431 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 21,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 18,318 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 18,144 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 14,575 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 14,545 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,923 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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GJ61 VNU is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 81,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ61 VNU, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ61 VNU registered?

GJ61 VNU is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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