Nissan Qashqai vs Nissan Qashqai n-tec + 2: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Nissan Qashqai
77%
MOT pass rate · 608,070 vehicles
Nissan Qashqai n-tec + 2
70%
MOT pass rate · 36 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Qashqai (77%) and Nissan Qashqai n-tec + 2 (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Qashqai | Nissan Qashqai n-tec + 2 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,126 mi | 125,125 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 608,070 | 36 |
Most common faults
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))
Nissan Qashqai n-tec + 2
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Qashqai (77%) and Nissan Qashqai n-tec + 2 (70%) 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.