MOT reliability
Nissan Horsebox
5 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Nissan Horsebox vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Horsebox has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,758 miles.
5
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
2,504
Avg miles / year
3.3
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Horsebox problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Horsebox MOT tests:
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Brakes33%
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Other26%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
Nissan Horsebox pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 5 | 40% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Nissan Horsebox MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Horsebox MOT tests:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nissan Horsebox pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 12,140 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 7,569 |
| 2015 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 65,507 |
| 2007 | 1 | 21 | 67% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 65% | 93,817 |
Nissan Horsebox reliability FAQ
Across 5 Nissan Horsebox vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
3.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Horsebox MOT issues are:
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)).
The typical Nissan Horsebox in our data has covered around
44,758 miles.
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