MOT reliability
Nissan Escargo
11 vehicles · 153 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Nissan Escargo vehicles and 153 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Escargo has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 221,374 miles.
11
Vehicles
153
MOT tests
1,523
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Escargo problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Escargo MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Body & structure9%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering3%
Nissan Escargo pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 62% |
| 4 | 9 | 56% |
| 5 | 8 | 62% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 7 | 71% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 40% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Nissan Escargo MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Escargo MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (4 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (3 times)
Nissan Escargo pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 118,053 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 59,458 |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 125,680 |
| 2004 | 1 | 24 | 62% | 96,274 |
| 2003 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 37,398 |
| 2002 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 518,329 |
| 2001 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 582,638 |
| 1990 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 122,853 |
| 1989 | 2 | 47 | 70% | 128,051 |
Nissan Escargo reliability FAQ
Across 11 Nissan Escargo vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Escargo MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Oil leak.
The typical Nissan Escargo in our data has covered around
221,374 miles.
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