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

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78.6%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.6%

vs Nissan Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Safari — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Safari has an average MOT pass rate of 78.6%, which is 2.6 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 Safari on the road.

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

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Based on 14 vehicles

78.6%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

129k 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 Safari

Nissan Safari — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Safari MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Safari?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Safari is 78.6% 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 Safari?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Nissan Safari reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 78.6%, the Nissan Safari 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 Safari?
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 Safari?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Safari: 128,501 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Safari to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Nissan Safari's MOT History

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