MOT reliability
Nissan Minstral
31 vehicles · 265 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 31 Nissan Minstral vehicles and 265 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Minstral has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 133,668 miles.
31
Vehicles
265
MOT tests
7,016
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Minstral problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Minstral MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes4%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Visibility0%
Nissan Minstral pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 83% |
| 2 | 14 | 71% |
| 3 | 13 | 100% |
| 4 | 19 | 74% |
| 5 | 25 | 56% |
| 6 | 14 | 79% |
| 7 | 16 | 75% |
| 8 | 14 | 71% |
| 9 | 16 | 75% |
| 10 | 21 | 67% |
| 11 | 18 | 72% |
| 12 | 17 | 65% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 11 | 82% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 14 | 64% |
| 17 | 11 | 64% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (31)
Most common Nissan Minstral MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Minstral MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
- Oil leak (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (8 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (8 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (7 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
Nissan Minstral pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 104,505 |
| 2006 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 98,566 |
| 2005 | 3 | 24 | 67% | 137,624 |
| 2004 | 6 | 53 | 68% | 142,369 |
| 2003 | 4 | 49 | 73% | 141,057 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 108,947 |
| 2001 | 2 | 29 | 72% | 144,559 |
| 1997 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 100,168 |
| 1996 | 4 | 41 | 76% | 123,046 |
| 1995 | 4 | 18 | 72% | 135,295 |
| 1994 | 2 | 15 | 60% | 190,296 |
Nissan Minstral reliability FAQ
Across 31 Nissan Minstral vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Minstral MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Nissan Minstral in our data has covered around
133,668 miles.
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