MOT reliability

Nissan Rouge

Q: Is the Nissan Rouge reliable?

Across 7 Nissan Rouge vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Nissan Rouge in our data has covered around 96,238 miles.

7 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed

74%

MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Nissan Rouge vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Rouge has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,238 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

10,031

Avg miles / year

1.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Rouge problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Rouge MOT tests:

Other38%
Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
Lamps & electrical15%
Brakes10%
Body & structure5%
Steering5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Nissan Rouge pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	1	100%
3	1	100%
4	6	83%
5	2	100%
6	8	62%
7	3	67%
8	2	100%
9	1	100%
10	2	50%
11	1	100%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
14	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (7)

Most common Nissan Rouge MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
engine oil sump heavily corroded (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)

Nissan Rouge pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2018	1	6	67%	87,278
2015	1	2	100%	73,661
2012	2	4	100%	97,224
2011	2	18	72%	110,809
2008	1	5	60%	97,652

Nissan Rouge reliability FAQ

Across 7 Nissan Rouge vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Rouge MOT issues are: Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Nissan Rouge in our data has covered around 96,238 miles.

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