NISSAN PATHFINDER MOT Pass Rate
65.4% of 2,257 NISSAN PATHFINDER MOT tests pass.
The PATHFINDER passes 65.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all NISSAN models (74.0%).
The NISSAN PATHFINDER passes 65.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 67.3% at 10–15 years to 63.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (9) | 9 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 67.3% | 951 | 111,398 miles |
| 15+ years | 63.8% | 1,295 | 136,622 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PATHFINDER
The most common reason the NISSAN PATHFINDER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73.9% | not working |
| Suspension | 63.4% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 49.4% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 30.0% | excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 16.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 15.0% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 14.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.7% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.4% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 72.7% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 71.2% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 76.8% pass rate