Nissan MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 12 Nissan models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Nissan Recorded MOT Overview
Across 12 included model groups, Nissan has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 29.2% from 6,346,257 tests. That is above the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Nissan model groups belongs to 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 model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
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 group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Nissan MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Nissan MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 12 included Nissan model groups is 29.2%, based on 6,346,257 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Nissan model group has the lowest rate?
The Nissan Gt-R has the lowest MOT failure rate at 5.9% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Nissan Gt-R MOT data.
Which Nissan model fails MOT most?
The Nissan Primera has the highest failure rate at 43.6% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Nissan Primera MOT data.
How can I assess a Nissan before its MOT?
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