MOT reliability
Nissan 240sx
12 vehicles · 51 completed MOT tests analysed
61%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Nissan 240sx vehicles and 51 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 240sx has an overall 61% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 110,272 miles.
12
Vehicles
51
MOT tests
1,323
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 240sx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 240sx MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility3%
Nissan 240sx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 0% |
| 9 | 3 | 33% |
| 11 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Nissan 240sx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 240sx MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- nearside floor badly corroded above exhaust down pipes (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) (2 times)
Nissan 240sx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 3 | 11 | 45% | 73,234 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 130,914 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 135,393 |
| 1991 | 3 | 15 | 67% | 146,732 |
| 1990 | 2 | 6 | 50% | 125,842 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 45,358 |
| 1988 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 62,985 |
Nissan 240sx reliability FAQ
Across 12 Nissan 240sx vehicles in our MOT data,
61% pass the MOT (a 39% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 240sx MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Nissan 240sx in our data has covered around
110,272 miles.
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