MOT reliability
Nissan 300 c
369 vehicles · 1,036 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 369 Nissan 300 c vehicles and 1,036 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 300 c has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,856 miles.
369
Vehicles
1,036
MOT tests
5,724
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 300 c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 300 c MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes4%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Nissan 300 c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 56% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 7 | 43% |
| 17 | 6 | 50% |
| 18 | 9 | 78% |
| 19 | 34 | 71% |
| 20 | 105 | 69% |
Fuel types: Petrol (367), Diesel (2)
Most common Nissan 300 c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 300 c MOT tests:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (39 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (31 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (24 times)
- Oil leak (22 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (22 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (21 times)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (21 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (19 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (19 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (19 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (16 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (16 times)
Nissan 300 c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 115,752 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 127,727 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 114,279 |
| 2001 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 193,523 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 69,999 |
| 1999 | 2 | 8 | 50% | 99,270 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 142,312 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 217,930 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 104,362 |
| 1991 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 114,364 |
| 1990 | 2 | 18 | 56% | 113,227 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 133,159 |
| 1987 | 17 | 221 | 71% | 138,159 |
| 1986 | 67 | 381 | 75% | 124,172 |
| 1985 | 41 | 310 | 71% | 135,607 |
| 1984 | 9 | 42 | 76% | 135,280 |
Nissan 300 c reliability FAQ
Across 369 Nissan 300 c vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 300 c MOT issues are:
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7).
The typical Nissan 300 c in our data has covered around
129,856 miles.
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