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

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82.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.3%

vs Nissan Avg

1

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Townstar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Townstar has an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 80.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Townstar is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Nissan Townstar fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Townstar 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 Townstar, 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 Townstar performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 3,000 vehicles

82.0%Good
Nissan average: 80.8%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 3yr

25k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Townstar

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

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.5%
2

Suspension

12.8%
3

Brakes

11.0%
4

Tyres

10.0%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.5%
Nissan Townstar Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front

30.0%

Rear

28.0%

Offside

20.0%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Qashqai

80.8% pass rate

Nissan Juke

79.5% pass rate

Nissan Micra

77.2% pass rate

Nissan Note

78.8% pass rate

Nissan X-Trail

79.2% pass rate

Nissan Leaf

88.5% 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 Townstar

Nissan Townstar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Townstar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Townstar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Townstar is 82.0% compared to the Nissan average of 80.8%. 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 Townstar?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Townstar are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.5%), Suspension (12.8%), Brakes (11.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Townstar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, the Nissan Townstar 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 Townstar?
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 Townstar?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Townstar: 25,000 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Townstar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Townstar's MOT History

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