CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU61 VJV

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,876 mi
Last recorded117,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder81,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 117,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 114,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 105,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 95,689 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 95,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 85,740 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 85,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 85,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade spilt.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,711 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,337 miles

all tyres wearing low (3mm)

two rear exhaust mounts worn but exhaust still supported.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 31,335 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,335 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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
Full Nissan Pathfinder reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU61 VJV is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU61 VJV?

You can check the full history of GU61 VJV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU61 VJV registered?

GU61 VJV is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is GU61 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU61 VJV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU61 VJV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU61 VJV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.