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R256 ECR

1998 Nissan Pathfinder

Silver Petrol 3274cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,315 mi
Last recorded100,315 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 ECR
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,274cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged but still readable

Fail 30 Aug 2016 100,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near foot step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill near foot step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged but still readable

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,910 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,895 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 88,895 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

door open and service lamps illuminated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 59,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 59,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 54,414 miles

has cut in nearside front tyre but not down to cords but would still advise replacement

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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R256 ECR is a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder in Silver with a 3,274cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R256 ECR, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Pathfinder is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R256 ECR is a 1998 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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