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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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.
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.
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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Check a specific Nissan Note N-tecShould 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.