MOT reliability
Nissan Rider
22 vehicles · 265 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Nissan Rider vehicles and 265 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Rider has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 131,643 miles.
22
Vehicles
265
MOT tests
6,397
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Rider problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Rider MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering4%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Nissan Rider pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 63% |
| 2 | 17 | 65% |
| 3 | 20 | 65% |
| 4 | 10 | 70% |
| 5 | 17 | 65% |
| 6 | 15 | 60% |
| 7 | 12 | 67% |
| 8 | 11 | 64% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 11 | 73% |
| 13 | 12 | 67% |
| 14 | 10 | 60% |
| 15 | 12 | 67% |
| 16 | 14 | 57% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 11 | 64% |
| 19 | 9 | 56% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17), Diesel (5)
Most common Nissan Rider MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Rider MOT tests:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (18 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (16 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (8 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (7 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Nissan Rider pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 103,504 |
| 2019 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 121,200 |
| 2016 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 184,603 |
| 2014 | 3 | 52 | 73% | 145,688 |
| 2013 | 2 | 21 | 57% | 75,593 |
| 2012 | 3 | 46 | 63% | 127,922 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 45,654 |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 71,194 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 145,289 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 61,496 |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 203,488 |
| 2002 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 129,339 |
| 2000 | 2 | 31 | 55% | 188,358 |
| 1999 | 2 | 24 | 58% | 156,068 |
Nissan Rider reliability FAQ
Across 22 Nissan Rider vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Rider MOT issues are:
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Nissan Rider in our data has covered around
131,643 miles.
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