MOT reliability
Nissan Atlas
21 vehicles · 181 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Nissan Atlas vehicles and 181 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Atlas has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 113,090 miles.
21
Vehicles
181
MOT tests
8,523
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Atlas problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Atlas MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Body & structure7%
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Steering5%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Nissan Atlas pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 7 | 71% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 10 | 70% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 8 | 50% |
| 10 | 8 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 14 | 50% |
| 18 | 8 | 62% |
| 19 | 7 | 57% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (15), Petrol (6)
Most common Nissan Atlas MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Atlas MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (5 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
Nissan Atlas pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 14 | 71% | 126,708 |
| 2016 | 2 | 7 | 57% | 99,845 |
| 2015 | 1 | 16 | 50% | 164,171 |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 63,550 |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 55% | 148,048 |
| 2004 | 1 | 22 | 82% | 151,497 |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 | 59% | 129,976 |
| 2001 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 114,611 |
| 2000 | 2 | 26 | 62% | 158,542 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 15,722 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 126,313 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 77,189 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 163,348 |
| 1991 | 2 | 20 | 70% | 113,795 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 29,172 |
Nissan Atlas reliability FAQ
Across 21 Nissan Atlas vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Atlas MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)).
The typical Nissan Atlas in our data has covered around
113,090 miles.
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