Nissan Maxima 3.0i v6 sel a vs Nissan Qashqai: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Maxima 3.0i v6 sel a
—
MOT pass rate · 124 vehicles
Nissan Qashqai
77%
MOT pass rate · 608,070 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Maxima 3.0i v6 sel a (0%) and Nissan Qashqai (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Maxima 3.0i v6 sel a | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 0% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | — | 85,126 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 124 | 608,070 |
Most common faults
Nissan Maxima 3.0i v6 sel a
No fault breakdown available.
Nissan Qashqai
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Maxima 3.0i v6 sel a (0%) and Nissan Qashqai (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.