MOT reliability
Nissan 300
29 vehicles · 308 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Nissan 300 vehicles and 308 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 300 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,012 miles.
29
Vehicles
308
MOT tests
2,954
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 300 MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
Nissan 300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 50% |
| 2 | 10 | 80% |
| 3 | 18 | 61% |
| 4 | 23 | 61% |
| 5 | 11 | 73% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 10 | 80% |
| 8 | 13 | 69% |
| 9 | 16 | 69% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 12 | 67% |
| 12 | 19 | 58% |
| 13 | 13 | 62% |
| 14 | 15 | 73% |
| 15 | 12 | 75% |
| 16 | 13 | 69% |
| 17 | 18 | 72% |
| 18 | 12 | 67% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 12 | 58% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28), Other (1)
Most common Nissan 300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 300 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (13 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (12 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Oil leak (9 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (8 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (7 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (7 times)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (7 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (6 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
Nissan 300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 74,885 |
| 2005 | 2 | 58 | 60% | 168,277 |
| 2004 | 6 | 82 | 66% | 113,866 |
| 2003 | 2 | 19 | 79% | 77,371 |
| 2002 | 3 | 5 | 60% | 120,690 |
| 2001 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 138,979 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 108,364 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 80,733 |
| 1998 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 116,936 |
| 1997 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 127,425 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 124,147 |
| 1993 | 2 | 34 | 74% | 111,813 |
| 1991 | 3 | 8 | 75% | 95,746 |
| 1990 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 77,277 |
| 1989 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 70,298 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 96,449 |
Nissan 300 reliability FAQ
Across 29 Nissan 300 vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 300 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Nissan 300 in our data has covered around
108,012 miles.
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