MOT Stats

Nissan

Model	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
100NX	28	57.14%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
180SX	33	84.85%	Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.
200	2	50%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
200SX	806	81.27%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
240K	112	78.57%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
240Z	2	100%	n/a
280C	4	100%	n/a
280ZX	20	70%	Binding brake.
300	23	86.96%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
300ZX	494	74.9%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
350	7	85.71%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
350Z	5,333	72.83%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
370	1	0%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
370Z	1,854	85.76%	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
720	3	100%	n/a
Algrand	5	60%	Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
All Mode 4x4	1	100%	n/a
Almera	17,134	55.17%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Altima	42	52.38%	Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
Armada	7	42.86%	Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
Bluebird	270	70%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
Bolero	2	100%	n/a
Cabstar	9,335	46.74%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Cargo	1	100%	n/a
Cedric	9	77.78%	Lamp "tell tales" for main beam headlamp or rear fog lamp missing or inoperative.
Cefiro	6	100%	n/a
Cherry	49	81.63%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Convertible	1	0%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
Coup	1	0%	Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Coupe	19	63.16%	Electrical wiring insecure.
Cube	2,485	65.27%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Cubic	10	70%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
D21	139	59.71%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
D22	780	53.85%	Binding brake.
Datsun	2	50%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
E-NV200	4,766	74.13%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
E Grand	3	33.33%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
Elgrand	11,007	65.31%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Fairlady	66	78.79%	Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.
Figaro	2,486	60.22%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
Frontier	13	61.54%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Gloria	4	100%	n/a
GT	6	66.67%	Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.
GTR	2,347	94.25%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
GTS25T	1	100%	n/a
Highway Star	34	55.88%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Homy	36	58.33%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Interstar	885	48.81%	Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
Juke	296,038	70.5%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Kingcab	1	0%	Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
Kubistar	1,116	49.73%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Lafesta	13	61.54%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
Largo	38	42.11%	Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
Laurel	61	80.33%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
Leaf	37,842	81.55%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Legrand	4	50%	Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
March	91	70.33%	Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.
Maxima	72	66.67%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
Micra	250,111	64.08%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Mistral	17	64.71%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Mitsuoka	8	50%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
MPV	35	51.43%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Murano	1,032	58.72%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Navara	70,665	66.88%	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.
Note	154,357	64.62%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Outlaw	1	100%	n/a
Pao	59	52.54%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
Pathfinder	6,116	52.01%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Patrol	1,027	68.45%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Piagio	2	50%	Brake efficiency well below minimum requirement.
Pickup	1,442	55.06%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Pixo	11,836	65.26%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
Prairie	42	59.52%	Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
President	6	83.33%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Primastar	10,371	46.07%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Primera	4,033	55.86%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Pulsar	21,217	75.42%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Qashqai	548,991	70.28%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Qashqai+2	5	40%	Electrical wiring insecure.
Quest	2	50%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
Qx	8	25%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
R32	1	100%	n/a
R34	8	100%	n/a
Rasheen	3	66.67%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
Rider	11	63.64%	Wheel bearing with excessive play.
Rogue	41	73.17%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
Roma	1	0%	Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected.
S14	1	100%	n/a
S15	3	100%	n/a
Sentra	29	58.62%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
Serena	1,658	70.39%	Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.
Silvia	430	81.63%	Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.
Skyline	1,890	85.19%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
Stagea	140	77.14%	Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.
Stanza	9	100%	n/a
Star	6	33.33%	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
Sunny	565	64.96%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
Sylvia	4	50%	Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
Terrano	1,775	52.06%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Tiida	529	44.61%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
Titan	5	80%	Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.
Trade	1	100%	n/a
Urvan	29	62.07%	Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.
Vanette	366	45.9%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
Vert	1	100%	n/a
Vigaro	2	50%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
Violet	3	66.67%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
Xterra	5	40%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
Xtrail	92,399	70.76%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
ZX	2	50%	Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts, drag on the ground or the connectors for braking or steering disconnected.

Tests: 1,577,250

Average Nissan pass rate: 68.34%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.	5.3.4(a)(i)	Major	24%
2	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	11%
3	Steering ball joint with excessive wear.	2.1.3(b)(i)	Major	10%
4	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.	3.4(b)(ii)	Major	10%
5	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.	1.1.13(a)(ii)	Dangerous	9%
6	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	9%
7	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	8%
8	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.	5.3.1(b)(i)	Major	7%
9	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	6%
10	Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt.	6.1.7(g)(ii)	Major	6%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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