Nissan MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 12 Nissan models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Nissan MOT Reliability Overview
Across 12 models with sufficient test data, Nissan vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 26.5%. This puts Nissan below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Nissan model for MOT is the Nissan Gt-R with a 5.9% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Nissan Primera at 43.6%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Nissan Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Primera | 43.6% | 21,436 |
| Nissan Almera | 43.3% | 85,116 |
| Nissan Micra | 34.5% | 1,087,329 |
| Nissan Note | 33.1% | 646,817 |
| Nissan Navara | 30.6% | 333,681 |
| Nissan X-Trail | 27.8% | 401,189 |
| Nissan Qashqai | 27.7% | 2,299,249 |
| Nissan Juke | 26.3% | 1,209,055 |
| Nissan Pulsar | 21.0% | 89,978 |
| Nissan Leaf | 17.2% | 159,094 |
| Nissan 370Z | 6.4% | 655 |
| Nissan Gt-R | 5.9% | 12,658 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Nissan MOT FAQs
Are Nissan cars reliable for MOT?
Nissan has 12 models in our database. Nissan vehicles have average MOT reliability, with failure rates close to the UK average of 28%. Performance varies between models. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Nissan model is best for MOT?
The Nissan Gt-R has the lowest MOT failure rate at 5.9%, making it the most reliable Nissan model in our dataset. See full Nissan Gt-R MOT data.
Which Nissan model fails MOT most?
The Nissan Primera has the highest failure rate at 43.6%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Nissan Primera MOT data.
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