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ND61 VVL

2012 Nissan Pathfinder

Blue Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,743 mi
Last recorded90,743 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Pathfinder76,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND61 VVL
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 90,588 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,952 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 66,970 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driveshaft cv gaiter slight leaking grease from the small securing clip

Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,340 miles

under cover fitted / rear tyres 3mm

Fail 7 Apr 2022 60,340 miles

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

under cover fitted / rear tyres 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,531 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 46,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,253 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 31,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 18,181 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 12,097 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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ND61 VVL is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in Blue with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ND61 VVL, 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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What year was ND61 VVL registered?

ND61 VVL is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is ND61 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND61 VVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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