Nissan New 280c 5spd vs Nissan Qashqai: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan New 280c 5spd
62%
MOT pass rate · 16 vehicles
Nissan Qashqai
77%
MOT pass rate · 608,070 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan New 280c 5spd (62%) 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 New 280c 5spd | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 38% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 92,212 mi | 85,126 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 16 | 608,070 |
Most common faults
Nissan New 280c 5spd
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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 New 280c 5spd (62%) 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.