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1991 Nissan Convertible MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Convertible models manufactured in 1991, based on 52 real MOT test results.

53.8%
Pass Rate
46.2%
Fail Rate
52
Total Tests
124,780
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1991 Nissan Convertible MOT Analysis

The 1991 Nissan Convertible has an MOT pass rate of 53.8% based on 52 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 124,780 miles on the odometer. With a 46.2% failure rate, the 1991 Convertible is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1991 Nissan Convertible is Tyres, responsible for 3.8% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Visibility is the second most common issue at 1.9%.

⚠ Based on limited data (52 tests)

Top failures specific to 1991 models only. The overall Convertible page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Tyres 3.8%
Visibility 1.9%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres3.8%2
2Visibility1.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 124,780 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres0.31% per 10K miVisibility0.15% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.313.8%2
Visibility0.151.9%1

Mileage Statistics

124,780
Mean
109,573
Median
55,118
25th Percentile
195,175
75th Percentile
3.70% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1991 Nissan Convertible has an MOT pass rate of 53.8% based on 52 tests — below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 124,780 miles on the odometer. With a 46.2% failure rate, the 1991 Convertible is rated as "Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1991 Nissan Convertible, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 124,780 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Tyres — 3.8% of failures

Tyres issues account for 3.8% of MOT failures on 1991 Nissan Convertible models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Visibility — 1.9% of failures

Visibility issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 1991 Nissan Convertible models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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