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PN09 OWV

2009 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,862 mi
Last recorded141,862 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Pathfinder84,849 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 OWV
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 141,862 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 141,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 141,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 137,715 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 137,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks glow plug wiring insecure (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,869 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,944 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 128,943 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 123,561 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 123,560 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 116,207 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 116,207 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 105,176 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 98,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,104 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 90,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 77,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,222 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,417 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,576 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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PN09 OWV is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,849 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 PN09 OWV, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN09 OWV is a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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