MOT reliability
Nissan Star
13 vehicles · 200 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Nissan Star vehicles and 200 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Star has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 163,256 miles.
13
Vehicles
200
MOT tests
6,934
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Star problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Star MOT tests:
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Other58%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Brakes11%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility2%
Nissan Star pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 57% |
| 2 | 6 | 50% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 10 | 50% |
| 7 | 8 | 50% |
| 8 | 7 | 57% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 9 | 67% |
| 12 | 9 | 56% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 8 | 88% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 10 | 60% |
| 20 | 10 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (6)
Most common Nissan Star MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Star MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (12 times)
- Offside Rear 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) (9 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
Nissan Star pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 114,223 |
| 2011 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 147,021 |
| 2010 | 1 | 24 | 54% | 183,499 |
| 2007 | 2 | 40 | 60% | 147,570 |
| 2001 | 1 | 22 | 59% | 155,157 |
| 2000 | 1 | 26 | 54% | 118,799 |
| 1999 | 2 | 37 | 73% | 272,052 |
| 1998 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 199,911 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 117,188 |
Nissan Star reliability FAQ
Across 13 Nissan Star vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Star MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Nissan Star in our data has covered around
163,256 miles.
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