2006 Nissan Pathfinder · 3,936 MOT tests
2006 Nissan Pathfinder reliability
2006 Nissan Pathfinders fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Pathfinder years (3,936 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pathfinders: 45.5%)
- 46.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pathfinders: 45.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 142,953
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,936
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 20.1% of tests fail here (110% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.2%
- Lights and electrics21.7%
- Body, chassis and structure20.1%
- Brakes11.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Steering8.1%
- Tyres5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.11%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.44%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.8%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.5%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Chassis corroded, rigidity significantly reduced 4.32%
Serious corrosion weakens the chassis, affecting crash safety and handling, so specialist assessment is needed.
Stop lamp not working 4.12%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.93%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (10.42%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.35%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (9.12%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.64%)
Other years
Every Nissan Pathfinder year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
2006 Nissan Pathfinders fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Pathfinder years (3,936 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.11% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.44% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Nissan Pathfinder shows 142,953 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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