MOT reliability
Nissan Lafesta
27 vehicles · 194 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Nissan Lafesta vehicles and 194 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Lafesta has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 120,705 miles.
27
Vehicles
194
MOT tests
10,080
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Lafesta problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Lafesta MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Other26%
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Lamps & electrical21%
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Brakes9%
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Visibility8%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure2%
Nissan Lafesta pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 62% |
| 2 | 10 | 70% |
| 3 | 14 | 71% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 11 | 73% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 12 | 83% |
| 10 | 11 | 91% |
| 11 | 14 | 86% |
| 12 | 13 | 85% |
| 13 | 17 | 71% |
| 14 | 13 | 85% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27)
Most common Nissan Lafesta MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Lafesta MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Nissan Lafesta pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 138,813 |
| 2020 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 127,641 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 174,940 |
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 136,604 |
| 2016 | 3 | 25 | 80% | 158,629 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 63,911 |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 119,473 |
| 2012 | 5 | 33 | 82% | 84,140 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 93,957 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 78,307 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 84,548 |
| 2008 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 199,019 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 40,007 |
| 2006 | 2 | 17 | 76% | 106,401 |
| 2005 | 3 | 32 | 81% | 141,674 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 148,911 |
Nissan Lafesta reliability FAQ
Across 27 Nissan Lafesta vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Lafesta MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)).
The typical Nissan Lafesta in our data has covered around
120,705 miles.
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