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PN11 PZJ

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,700 mi
Last recorded139,700 miles
Recorded on3 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder81,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN11 PZJ
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2026 139,700 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 135,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 126,574 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 126,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2023 90,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,607 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint

rear diff bushes worn

Fail 5 Mar 2021 100,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint

rear diff bushes worn

Pass 6 Apr 2020 94,765 miles

Exhaust centre mounting rubber deteriorated

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 94,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Exhaust centre mounting rubber deteriorated

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 88,347 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 88,347 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 65,441 miles

Rear both brake discs slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,189 miles

Unable to check rear centre seatbelt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,179 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,429 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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PN11 PZJ 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 76.5%.

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 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 PN11 PZJ, 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 PN11 PZJ registered?

PN11 PZJ is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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