Nissan Qashqai vs Nissan Van side windows: 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 Van side windows
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Nissan Qashqai (77%) and Nissan Van side windows (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Nissan Qashqai | Nissan Van side windows |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 85,126 mi | 102,357 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 608,070 | 1 |
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 Van side windows
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f o/s/f floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
- o/s/f door handle stiff to open door
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Nissan Qashqai (77%) and Nissan Van side windows (75%) 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.