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

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75.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-5.6%

vs Nissan Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Sentra — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Sentra has an average MOT pass rate of 75.6%, which is 5.6 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Sentra on the road.

Before buying a used Nissan Sentra, 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 Sentra performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 41 vehicles

75.6%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

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

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

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

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Sentra

Nissan Sentra — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Sentra MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Sentra?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Sentra is 75.6% 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 Sentra?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Sentra reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.6%, the Nissan Sentra is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Sentra?
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 Sentra?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Sentra: 71,894 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sentra to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Sentra's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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