Nissan D22 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan D22. Check any D22 by registration number below.

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61.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-19.3%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Below Average

Reliability

Nissan D22 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan D22 has an average MOT pass rate of 61.9%, which is 19.3 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This suggests the D22 can be more maintenance-intensive than average. Pay close attention to the common failure points listed below if you are considering buying one.

The most common reasons a Nissan D22 fails its MOT are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your D22 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan D22, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan D22 performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 55 vehicles

58.2%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

26.7%

2008

Based on 40 vehicles

55.0%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

13.6%

Retest Rate

54.5%

2007

Based on 52 vehicles

51.9%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

21.2%

Retest Rate

30.3%

2006

Based on 33 vehicles

72.7%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

18.2%

2005

Based on 257 vehicles

60.3%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

27.9%

2004

Based on 640 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

37.5%

2003

Based on 402 vehicles

63.9%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2002

Based on 160 vehicles

67.5%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2001

Based on 73 vehicles

60.3%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

22.2%

2000

Based on 47 vehicles

70.2%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

11.1%

Retest Rate

22.2%

1999

Based on 54 vehicles

50.0%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

39.4%

0

Based on 1,105 vehicles

69.5%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan D22

The most common reasons a Nissan D22 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

8.4%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.0%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

4.5%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.2%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

3.4%

Nissan D22 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

20.0%

Front Offside

20.0%

Rear Nearside

12.7%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Nissan D22

Nissan D22 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan D22 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan D22?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan D22 is 61.9% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan D22?

The most common MOT failures on the Nissan D22 are: Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (8.4%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.0%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (4.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Nissan D22 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 61.9%, the Nissan D22 is rated as "Below Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan D22?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan D22?

Typical mileage for the Nissan D22: 120,695 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used D22 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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