MOT reliability
Nissan Cima
27 vehicles · 135 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Nissan Cima vehicles and 135 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Cima has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,982 miles.
27
Vehicles
135
MOT tests
2,690
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Cima problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Cima MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Other27%
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Brakes26%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility4%
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Steering2%
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Body & structure1%
Nissan Cima pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 9 | 89% |
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 9 | 78% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27)
Most common Nissan Cima MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Cima MOT tests:
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nissan Cima pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 158,258 |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 92,763 |
| 2018 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 140,806 |
| 2017 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 88,888 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 139,729 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 156,442 |
| 2009 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 61,230 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 70,851 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 67,508 |
| 2004 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 120,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 94,852 |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 98,169 |
| 1999 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 113,766 |
| 1998 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 82,979 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 107,616 |
| 1996 | 3 | 26 | 69% | 112,933 |
| 1993 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 111,798 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 39,120 |
Nissan Cima reliability FAQ
Across 27 Nissan Cima vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Cima MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Nissan Cima in our data has covered around
104,982 miles.
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