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:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
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Lamps & electrical30%
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Other13%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Visibility8%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering2%
Nissan Clipper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Nissan Clipper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Clipper MOT tests:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- headlamp lenses deteriorated (2 times)
- some general corrosion in some brake/suspension components (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Driver's airbag missing Steering Wheel (7.1.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Nissan Clipper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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