Nissan 300 C Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan 300 C reliable? We analysed 1,033 real MOT tests across 152 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan 300 C is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan 300 C.
Nissan 300 C Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan 300 C. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan 300 C MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan 300 C to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan 300 C Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan 300 C fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan 300 C Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan 300 C owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan 300 C MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan 300 C year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 219 | 70.3% | 73,612 | 122,246 | 151,921 |
| 1986 | 380 | 74.5% | 69,887 | 104,128 | 127,803 |
| 1985 | 310 | 71.3% | 69,783 | 98,450 | 133,117 |
How Long Does a Nissan 300 C Last?
Based on 152 Nissan 300 C vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan 300 C Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan 300 C MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan 300 C
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.5% MOT pass rate from 380 tests
70.3% MOT pass rate from 219 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan 300 C is 1986, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.5% across 380 tests. The 1987 model year has the lowest pass rate at 70.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan 300 C Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 300 C THIS CAR | 72.1% | 1,033 | 104,112 mi | 41 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Kawasaki EX500-A5 | 80.4% | 904 | 27,935 mi | 35 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan 300 C sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan 300 CShould you buy a used Nissan 300 C?
The Nissan 300 C has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.1% across 1,033 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan 300 C are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (96 recorded failures), seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (52), and brake pipe excessively corroded (41). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Nissan 300 C owner drives around 1,198 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan 300 C models stay on UK roads for around 41 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.