MOT reliability
Nissan Mitsuoka
19 vehicles · 216 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 19 Nissan Mitsuoka vehicles and 216 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Mitsuoka has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,316 miles.
19
Vehicles
216
MOT tests
3,455
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Mitsuoka problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Mitsuoka MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility1%
Nissan Mitsuoka pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 80% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 8 | 62% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 11 | 64% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 10 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 8 | 88% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 11 | 55% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 13 | 69% |
| 18 | 7 | 71% |
| 19 | 11 | 64% |
| 20 | 8 | 62% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18), Other (1)
Most common Nissan Mitsuoka MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Mitsuoka MOT tests:
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) (5 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (4 times)
Nissan Mitsuoka pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 25 | 76% | 133,897 |
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 143,851 |
| 2007 | 2 | 32 | 78% | 63,287 |
| 2006 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 122,631 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 104,797 |
| 1997 | 2 | 27 | 63% | 66,262 |
| 1996 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 85,803 |
| 1995 | 5 | 41 | 78% | 197,215 |
| 1994 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 108,825 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 126,183 |
Nissan Mitsuoka reliability FAQ
Across 19 Nissan Mitsuoka vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Mitsuoka MOT issues are:
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).
The typical Nissan Mitsuoka in our data has covered around
129,316 miles.
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