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GU61 PZK

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,476 mi
Last recorded145,476 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder81,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 PZK
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underseal used underside

Pass 4 Dec 2021 115,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down unable to check security of backs or seatbelts ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down unable to check security of backs or seatbelts ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,328 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 99,326 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 91,163 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,159 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,964 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 83,964 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift both sides (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover fitted

handbrake efficiency only 18%

Fail 1 Aug 2017 76,086 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift both sides (2.5.B.1a)

engine cover fitted

handbrake efficiency only 18%

Pass 5 Aug 2016 68,561 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,991 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 61,157 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,748 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2014 51,250 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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GU61 PZK is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GU61 PZK, 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 GU61 PZK registered?

GU61 PZK is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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