Nissan D22

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 1,254 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

1,254

Highest Pass Rate

2003 (74%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan D22

The Nissan D22 was MOT tested 1,254 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (1999 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 243 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 69%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Older Nissan D22s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 5 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 131,485 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 105,447 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the D22 is 13 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2488cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,841

Per month£237/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Nissan D22?

vs average of all models-14% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-13% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread5 percentage points

Reliability trendDeclining over years

Nissan D22 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2009	68%	38	105,447 mi
2008	65%	34	94,566 mi
2007	58%	43	107,489 mi
2005	70%	179	129,121 mi
2004	69%	484	122,622 mi
2003	74%	243	120,792 mi
2002	75%	99	127,177 mi
2001	67%	55	103,705 mi
2000	70%	33	122,521 mi
1999	63%	46	131,485 mi

Questions about the Nissan D22

Is the Nissan D22 reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (1999 to 2009), the Nissan D22 averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 1,254 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2003 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.

Which year Nissan D22 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2003 Nissan D22 has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 69%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.