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MOT reliability

Nissan Clipper

12 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 12 Nissan Clipper vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Clipper has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,509 miles.

12
Vehicles
40
MOT tests
2,012
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Clipper problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Clipper MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
  • Lamps & electrical30%
  • Other13%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Visibility8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Steering2%

Nissan Clipper pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
102100%
111100%
121100%
13475%
14475%
15667%
16475%
17560%
183100%
19450%

Fuel types: Petrol (12)

Most common Nissan Clipper MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  2. Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
  3. Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. headlamp lenses deteriorated (2 times)
  9. some general corrosion in some brake/suspension components (2 times)
  10. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Driver's airbag missing Steering Wheel (7.1.5 (a)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
  13. Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
  14. Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Nissan Clipper pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 2 2 100% 94
2015 1 1 100% 26,713
2014 1 2 100% 131,436
2013 1 2 100% 126,325
2010 1 3 100% 85,111
2009 2 12 67% 106,485
2007 1 7 57% 151,658
2005 1 2 100% 74,199
2004 1 2 100% 110,265
2003 1 7 57% 143,245

Nissan Clipper reliability FAQ

Across 12 Nissan Clipper vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Clipper MOT issues are: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)); Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)); Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)).

The typical Nissan Clipper in our data has covered around 88,509 miles.

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