MOT reliability
Nissan S
3 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Nissan S vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Nissan S has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 402,711 miles.
3
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
4,526
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan S problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan S MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Brakes27%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
Nissan S pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 25% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Nissan S MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan S MOT tests:
- engine management light on (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- cut O.S.F.tyrewall (2 times)
- offside mirror slight loose (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Nissan S pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 26 | 62% | — |
| 2001 | 1 | 26 | 58% | 717,701 |
Nissan S reliability FAQ
Across 3 Nissan S vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan S MOT issues are:
engine management light on; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .
The typical Nissan S in our data has covered around
402,711 miles.
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