2016 Nissan Note · 35,351 MOT tests
2016 Nissan Note reliability
2016 Nissan Notes fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Note years (35,351 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Notes: 34.9%)
- 14.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Notes: 34.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 36,756
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,351
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.3% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Note
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Suspension3.3%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Brakes2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.7%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.68%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.06%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.72%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.93%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Nissan Note reliable?
2016 Nissan Notes fail 14.8% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 12 Note years (35,351 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Note MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.2% of tests), position lamp not working (1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Nissan Note have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Nissan Note shows 36,756 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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