Nissan Praire MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 35 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 51.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Nissan Praire MOT Reliability Overview
The Nissan Praire is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 35 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 48.6% and a failure rate of 51.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Nissan Praire earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Nissan Praire presents for MOT with approximately 44,218 miles on the clock.
The most common MOT failure for the Nissan Praire is Suspension, affecting 71.4% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Tyres at 71.4%. Steering rounds out the top three at 28.6%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 88.6% | 31 |
| 2 | Tyres | 77.1% | 27 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 51.4% | 18 |
| 4 | Driver's View Of The Road | 31.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Steering | 28.6% | 10 |
| 6 | Non-component Advisories | 25.7% | 9 |
| 7 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 17.1% | 6 |
| 8 | Brakes | 14.3% | 5 |
| 9 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 11.4% | 4 |
| 10 | Registration Plates And Vin | 8.6% | 3 |
| 11 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 5.7% | 2 |
| 12 | Visibility | 5.7% | 2 |
| 13 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 2.9% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 44,218 miFor 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.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 20.03 | 88.6% | 31 |
| Tyres | 17.45 | 77.1% | 27 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 11.63 | 51.4% | 18 |
| Visibility | 8.40 | 37.1% | 13 |
| Steering | 6.46 | 28.6% | 10 |
| Non-component advisories | 5.82 | 25.7% | 9 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.88 | 17.1% | 6 |
| Brakes | 3.23 | 14.3% | 5 |
| Body & Structure | 2.58 | 11.4% | 4 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 1.94 | 8.6% | 3 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 1.29 | 5.7% | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 0.65 | 2.9% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Nissan Praire has 44,218 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Nissan Praire has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 11.62% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Nissan Praire MOT Data
The Nissan Praire is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 35 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 0 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 48.6% and a failure rate of 51.4%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Nissan Praire owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and tyres for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Praire is likely to perform.
Suspension — 71.4% of failures
Suspension issues account for 71.4% of MOT failures on the Nissan Praire. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Tyres — 71.4% of failures
Tyres issues account for 71.4% of MOT failures on the Nissan Praire. 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.
Steering — 28.6% of failures
Steering issues account for 28.6% of MOT failures on the Nissan Praire. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Praire?
Based on 35 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Nissan Praire has an overall pass rate of 48.6% (51.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Praire?
The top 3 reasons a Nissan Praire fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (71.4%), 2. Tyres (71.4%), 3. Steering (28.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Nissan Praire reliable?
With a 51.4% MOT failure rate, the Praire is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Nissan Praire?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (71.4%); Tyres (71.4%); Steering (28.6%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.