MOT Status
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169,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust clamps loose x2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective Deflated
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust loose. Clamps x2 loose. Require tightening
Spare tyre defective Deflated
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
rear tyres worn ,,, poor
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
rear tyres worn ,,, poor
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Pathfinder?
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VN12 PFZ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder in White with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 VN12 PFZ, 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 VN12 PFZ registered?
VN12 PFZ is a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 9 May 2012.
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