MOT reliability
Nissan Convertible
10 vehicles · 179 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Nissan Convertible vehicles and 179 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Convertible has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 190,229 miles.
10
Vehicles
179
MOT tests
818
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Convertible problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Convertible MOT tests:
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Other51%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Nissan Convertible pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 60% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 11 | 55% |
| 5 | 10 | 60% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 11 | 64% |
| 8 | 11 | 55% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 11 | 64% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 10 | 60% |
| 16 | 11 | 64% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Nissan Convertible MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Convertible MOT tests:
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- corrosion to exhaust back box (4 times)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Nissan Convertible pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 48 | 69% | 83,031 |
| 2007 | 1 | 27 | 56% | 117,151 |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 76,083 |
| 2005 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 156,702 |
| 2003 | 1 | 23 | 74% | 138,131 |
| 2002 | 2 | 35 | 60% | 396,670 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 399,200 |
| 1991 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 55,628 |
Nissan Convertible reliability FAQ
Across 10 Nissan Convertible vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Convertible MOT issues are:
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i)); Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Nissan Convertible in our data has covered around
190,229 miles.
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