MOT reliability
Nissan Estima
3 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Nissan Estima vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Estima has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,194 miles.
3
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
7,660
Avg miles / year
3.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Estima problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Estima MOT tests:
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Other31%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes18%
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Body & structure10%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Steering2%
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Visibility1%
Nissan Estima pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (1)
Most common Nissan Estima MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Estima MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- All balljoint dustcovers deterioated. (2 times)
- Front differential, rear bush, deterioated. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Hole in floor beside exhaust, non structural (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre's wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake noise noticed on RBT test (2 times)
Nissan Estima pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 51,397 |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 136,319 |
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | 76% | 181,866 |
Nissan Estima reliability FAQ
Across 3 Nissan Estima vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
3.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Estima MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)); All balljoint dustcovers deterioated..
The typical Nissan Estima in our data has covered around
123,194 miles.
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