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

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82.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.4%

vs Nissan Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Fairlady — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Fairlady has an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Fairlady is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

2008

Based on 30 vehicles

80.0%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

4.2%

0

Based on 87 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

6.7%

Front

6.7%

Front Offside

3.3%

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 Fairlady

Nissan Fairlady — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Fairlady MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Fairlady?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Fairlady is 82.5% 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 Fairlady?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Fairlady reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, the Nissan Fairlady 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 Fairlady?
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 Fairlady?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Fairlady: 78,782 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Fairlady to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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