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R121 SAB

2013 Nissan Pathfinder

White Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,419 mi
Last recorded75,419 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Nissan Pathfinder71,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 SAB
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,419 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 10 Sep 2025 75,172 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2024 62,706 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 62,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 61,510 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 58,358 miles

central exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 58,355 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

central exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 55,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 55,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 47,211 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 47,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,479 miles

unable to fully check 3rd row seats and belts

Fail 29 Oct 2018 37,478 miles

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

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

unable to fully check 3rd row seats and belts

Pass 10 Oct 2017 31,021 miles

unable to fully check 3rd row seats and belts

Pass 13 Oct 2016 23,601 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 23,601 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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R121 SAB is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Nissan Pathfinder models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 71,253 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 R121 SAB, 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 13 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R121 SAB is a 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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