Nissan Note MOT Results

Registered in 2017
86.5% pass rate
from 5,502 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Note is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Washers
    • 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (37% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.65% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (17 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Springs
      • 0.51% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.51% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.45% fail on Suspension arms (98% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.018% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.036% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.091% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.018% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.018% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Mechanical brake components (64% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.45% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.073% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.073% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.055% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Rbt
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.091% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.055% fail on Pedal
    • 0.091% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.091% fail on Lever
    • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.036% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.018% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 0.82% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.036% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.51% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.018% fail on Doors
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.091% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.055% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.036% fail on Steering
    • 0.036% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.036% fail on Track rod end

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