MOT reliability
Nissan Parthfinder
3 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Nissan Parthfinder vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Parthfinder has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 139,792 miles.
3
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
4,457
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Parthfinder problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Parthfinder MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension57%
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Other24%
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Body & structure9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Steering2%
Nissan Parthfinder pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Nissan Parthfinder MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Parthfinder MOT tests:
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- nearside front wing corroded through (5 times)
- Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer (6.1.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended - 2004 tyre - sidewall worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended - 2004 tyre - sidewall worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommended - 2004 tyre - sidewall worn also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Nissan Parthfinder pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 39 | 69% | 150,464 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 129,121 |
Nissan Parthfinder reliability FAQ
Across 3 Nissan Parthfinder vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Parthfinder MOT issues are:
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); nearside front wing corroded through.
The typical Nissan Parthfinder in our data has covered around
139,792 miles.
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