MOT reliability
Nissan Liberty
5 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Nissan Liberty vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Liberty has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,131 miles.
5
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
6,112
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Liberty problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Liberty MOT tests:
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Other37%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Brakes10%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Body & structure8%
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Visibility4%
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Steering1%
Nissan Liberty pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 6 | 50% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Nissan Liberty MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Liberty MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- slight oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Nissan Liberty pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 152,096 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 162,012 |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 138,755 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 87,296 |
| 2000 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 100,499 |
Nissan Liberty reliability FAQ
Across 5 Nissan Liberty vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Liberty MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)).
The typical Nissan Liberty in our data has covered around
128,131 miles.
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