MOT reliability
Nissan Presage
24 vehicles · 215 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Nissan Presage vehicles and 215 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Presage has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,922 miles.
24
Vehicles
215
MOT tests
6,975
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Presage problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Presage MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Brakes9%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure2%
Nissan Presage pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 90% |
| 2 | 11 | 73% |
| 3 | 11 | 82% |
| 4 | 9 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 11 | 64% |
| 7 | 10 | 60% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 13 | 85% |
| 13 | 12 | 83% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 13 | 77% |
| 16 | 11 | 73% |
| 17 | 15 | 73% |
| 18 | 14 | 71% |
| 19 | 7 | 86% |
| 20 | 8 | 62% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21), Diesel (3)
Most common Nissan Presage MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Presage MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Nissan Presage pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 131,035 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 123,590 |
| 2016 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 177,036 |
| 2015 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 147,198 |
| 2014 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 106,779 |
| 2013 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 100,301 |
| 2011 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 107,496 |
| 2010 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 150,969 |
| 2008 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 94,339 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 105,883 |
| 2006 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 209,106 |
| 2005 | 4 | 28 | 79% | 99,730 |
| 2004 | 2 | 34 | 74% | 92,827 |
| 2003 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 150,144 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 120,634 |
| 2000 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 171,067 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 126,433 |
Nissan Presage reliability FAQ
Across 24 Nissan Presage vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Presage MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Nissan Presage in our data has covered around
125,922 miles.
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