MOT reliability

Nissan 100 n

Q: Is the Nissan 100 n reliable?

Across 69 Nissan 100 n vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan 100 n?

The typical Nissan 100 n in our data has covered around 119,245 miles.

69 vehicles · 365 completed MOT tests analysed

61%

MOT pass rate

Based on 69 Nissan 100 n vehicles and 365 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 100 n has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,245 miles.

Vehicles

365

MOT tests

6,949

Avg miles / year

2.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan 100 n problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan 100 n MOT tests:

Other104%
Steering7%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Brakes2%

Nissan 100 n pass rate by age

How the Nissan 100 n's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	1	100%
9	3	67%
10	2	100%
11	14	57%
12	28	79%
13	77	60%
14	95	65%
15	82	54%
16	46	57%
17	14	50%
18	3	33%

Fuel types: Petrol (69)

Most common Nissan 100 n MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 100 n MOT tests:

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (17 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (15 times)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (15 times)
Oil leak (14 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (13 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (12 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (11 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (10 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (10 times)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (9 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (8 times)

Nissan 100 n pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1997	2	10	80%	97,214
1995	4	15	67%	128,054
1994	10	56	62%	133,422
1993	33	178	60%	119,770
1992	20	106	58%	111,759

Nissan 100 n reliability FAQ

Across 69 Nissan 100 n vehicles in our MOT data, 61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan 100 n MOT issues are: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).

The typical Nissan 100 n in our data has covered around 119,245 miles.

Compare the Nissan 100 n

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