MOT reliability
Nissan Cefiro
41 vehicles · 243 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 41 Nissan Cefiro vehicles and 243 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Cefiro has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,185 miles.
41
Vehicles
243
MOT tests
5,691
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Cefiro problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Cefiro MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure1%
Nissan Cefiro pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 67% |
| 2 | 9 | 78% |
| 3 | 10 | 80% |
| 4 | 9 | 78% |
| 5 | 9 | 67% |
| 6 | 10 | 90% |
| 7 | 13 | 69% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 14 | 71% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 12 | 75% |
| 15 | 14 | 71% |
| 16 | 14 | 50% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (40), LPG (1)
Most common Nissan Cefiro MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Cefiro MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (8 times)
- Oil leak (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) (4 times)
Nissan Cefiro pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 124,381 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 157,239 |
| 2009 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 120,851 |
| 2008 | 3 | 40 | 85% | 142,344 |
| 2007 | 2 | 21 | 76% | 174,854 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 49,706 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 103,171 |
| 2002 | 2 | 6 | 50% | 91,183 |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 171,725 |
| 2000 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 143,988 |
| 1999 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 100,518 |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 | 62% | 99,696 |
| 1997 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 96,221 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 156,003 |
| 1995 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 66,823 |
| 1994 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 128,400 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 | 33% | 219,241 |
| 1992 | 6 | 11 | 82% | 187,443 |
| 1991 | 4 | 15 | 80% | 200,136 |
| 1990 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 189,403 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 352,427 |
| 1988 | 2 | 7 | 71% | 115,971 |
Nissan Cefiro reliability FAQ
Across 41 Nissan Cefiro vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Cefiro MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b); Oil leak.
The typical Nissan Cefiro in our data has covered around
154,185 miles.
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