MOT reliability
Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd
1 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 156,336 miles.
1
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
6,585
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Brakes18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Body & structure7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering2%
Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Corrosion appearing underneath (2 times)
- Rear diff leaking (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 24 | 75% | 156,336 |
Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd reliability FAQ
Across 1 Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k).
The typical Nissan 3 litre 16 valve vtd in our data has covered around
156,336 miles.
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