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

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82.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.3%

vs Nissan Avg

2

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Prairie — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Prairie has an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Prairie is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

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

1988

Based on 30 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 56 vehicles

75.0%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Nearside

6.7%

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

Common MOT Failures

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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 Prairie

Nissan Prairie — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Prairie MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Prairie?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Prairie 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 Prairie?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Prairie reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.5%, the Nissan Prairie 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 Prairie?
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 Prairie?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Prairie: 80,426 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Prairie to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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