2011 Nissan Pathfinder · 2,268 MOT tests
2011 Nissan Pathfinder reliability
2011 Nissan Pathfinders fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Pathfinder years (2,268 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pathfinders: 45.5%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pathfinders: 45.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 108,866
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,268
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10.5% of tests fail here (105% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.8%
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Brakes8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Tyres6.3%
- Steering6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.41%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.63%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.19%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.79%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.26%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.04%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (10.71%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (8.2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.83%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.13%)
Other years
Every Nissan Pathfinder year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder reliable?
2011 Nissan Pathfinders fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Pathfinder years (2,268 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.41% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.63% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Nissan Pathfinder shows 108,866 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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