MOT reliability

Nissan M

Q: Is the Nissan M reliable?

Across 3 Nissan M vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan M?

The typical Nissan M in our data has covered around 68,832 miles.

3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Nissan M vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Nissan M has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,832 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,287

Avg miles / year

0.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan M problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan M MOT tests:

Other456%
Emissions & nuisance11%

Nissan M pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
4	2	50%
7	2	50%
8	2	50%
9	2	50%
10	2	100%
12	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Nissan M MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan M MOT tests:

both upper arms noted worn (2 times)
exhaust rusty and damaged at front (2 times)
oil leaks noted (2 times)
steering noisey in operation (2 times)
underside rusty in places (2 times)
water pump leaking (2 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
both front tyres worn at inner edge (2 times)
exhaust rusty (2 times)
f/n/s tyre 85% worn (2 times)
f/o/s tyre 80% worn (2 times)
front discs worn (2 times)
r/o/s tyre 90% worn (2 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) (1 times)

Nissan M pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2002	1	11	64%	83,795

Nissan M reliability FAQ

Across 3 Nissan M vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan M MOT issues are: both upper arms noted worn; exhaust rusty and damaged at front; oil leaks noted.

The typical Nissan M in our data has covered around 68,832 miles.

Compare the Nissan M

See how the Nissan M stacks up against other Nissan models on MOT reliability:

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