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MOT reliability

Nissan 4

2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Nissan 4 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 4 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 135,298 miles.

2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
3,858
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Nissan 4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan 4 MOT tests:

  • Other68%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Steering14%
  • Identification & plates5%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Visibility5%

Nissan 4 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
31100%
41100%
51100%
61100%
8250%
91100%
15250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Nissan 4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 4 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) (2 times)
  2. Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (2 times)
  4. Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
  10. both front brake discs slighty pitted (1 times)
  11. front number plate is cracked (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
  13. Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Nissan 4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 11 82% 197,988

Nissan 4 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Nissan 4 vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan 4 MOT issues are: Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b); Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e).

The typical Nissan 4 in our data has covered around 135,298 miles.

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