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Nissan Note N-tec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Note N-tec reliable? We analysed 1,774 real MOT tests across 280 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,774 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.8%
Typical Mileage
65,560mi
Annual Mileage
5,423mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Note N-tec is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Note N-tec.

Nissan Note N-tec Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Note N-tec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Note N-tec Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Note N-tec owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,425 mi/yr
Typical
5,423 mi/yr
Average
6,231 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,993 mi/yr

Nissan Note N-tec Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Note N-tec MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
65,560 mi
75th Percentile
87,696 mi
95th Percentile
126,747 mi
Max Recorded
1,201,120 mi

How Does the Nissan Note N-tec Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Note N-tec THIS CAR 84.8% 1,774 65,560 mi — 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
Harley Davidson Softail 87.7% 1,567 16,938 mi 37 yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Note N-tec outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Note N-tec?

The Nissan Note N-tec has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.8% across 1,774 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Nissan Note N-tec owner drives around 5,423 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.

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.

Nissan Note N-tec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Note N-tec reliable?
Based on 1,774 MOT tests, the Nissan Note N-tec has a 84.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Note N-tec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Note N-tec do per year?
The typical Nissan Note N-tec does around 5,423 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Note N-tec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Note N-tec?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.