MOT reliability

Nissan Single

Q: Is the Nissan Single reliable?

Across 29 Nissan Single vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Nissan Single in our data has covered around 97,180 miles.

29 vehicles · 403 completed MOT tests analysed

70%

MOT pass rate

Based on 29 Nissan Single vehicles and 403 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Single has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,180 miles.

Vehicles

403

MOT tests

8,299

Avg miles / year

2.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Single problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Single MOT tests:

Other68%
Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
Brakes11%
Body & structure5%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Lamps & electrical4%
Visibility2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Nissan Single pass rate by age

How the Nissan Single's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	42	71%
4	34	76%
5	35	74%
6	32	81%
7	35	66%
8	26	73%
9	31	68%
10	28	64%
11	29	66%
12	21	71%
13	18	72%
14	18	61%
15	13	69%
16	11	64%
17	11	64%
18	9	67%
19	8	75%
20	1	0%

Fuel types: Diesel (29)

Most common Nissan Single MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (14 times)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (14 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (12 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (10 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (7 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (6 times)

Nissan Single pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2007	8	109	77%	95,912
2006	21	294	68%	97,713

Nissan Single reliability FAQ

Across 29 Nissan Single vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Single MOT issues are: Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Nissan Single in our data has covered around 97,180 miles.

Compare the Nissan Single

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