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M16 TLE

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,389 mi
Last recorded157,389 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 TLE
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 157,389 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general chassis corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2025 157,289 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 3rd light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2024 143,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 143,352 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play Steering top bearing. (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 132,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 119,607 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 119,322 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 104,586 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 104,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,544 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 92,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 80,028 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,399 miles

both rear tyres close to limit .......

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge & under inflated .......

o/s/f tyre wearing edge .......

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,189 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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M16 TLE is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 76,007 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 M16 TLE, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M16 TLE is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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