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VN61 HXX

2011 Nissan Pathfinder

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,280 mi
Last recorded45,280 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Pathfinder81,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 HXX
MakeNissan
ModelPathfinder
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 45,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 42,501 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 42,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 41,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 41,045 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 39,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 39,938 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 38,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 38,034 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 34,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 34,711 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2018 28,942 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Additional rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 28,941 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Additional rear seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 25,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 25,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 22,062 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 22,062 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 18,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,677 miles

handbrake level getting high

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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VN61 HXX is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 VN61 HXX, 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 VN61 HXX registered?

VN61 HXX is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is VN61 HXX safe to buy?

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