Nissan Nv300
From 5,558 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Nv300s fare better: 2021 models pass at 81.5% vs 71.8% for 2017.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 247 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 247 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 173 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 136 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 128 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 118 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 105 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 102 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 72 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 65 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 45 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 29.2% of Nv300 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 55.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £158.
Nissan Nv300 on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 36 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 35.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 3,122 | 103 | +1 | -7 | -6 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3,134 | 97 | +0 | -0 | +24 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3,121 | 86 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2024 Q4 | 3,131 | 80 | +0 | -25 | -25 |
| 2024 Q3 | 3,160 | 76 | +0 | -34 | -34 |
| 2024 Q2 | 3,213 | 57 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
| 2024 Q1 | 3,244 | 48 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2023 Q4 | 3,244 | 48 | +1 | -15 | -14 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nv300 Acenta Dci | Diesel | 2,018 | 65% |
| Nv300 Tekna Dci | Diesel | 971 | 31% |
| Nv300 Tekna Dci Auto | Diesel | 66 | 2% |
| Nv300 Visia Dci | Diesel | 66 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 77.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 78.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2018 | 75.1% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
2 earlier years
| 2017 | 71.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2016 | 73.9% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Nv300s tested had between 49,766 and 91,814 miles on the clock.
At 73,446 median miles, the Nv300 has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Nv300 MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Nv300 has a 77.2% MOT pass rate based on 5,558 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Nv300?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Nv300 is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 247 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
How many Nissan Nv300s are on UK roads?
There are 3,122 Nissan Nv300s currently licensed on UK roads, with 103 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Nv300 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Nv300 is 73,446 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 49,766 and 91,814 miles.
Buying a used Nv300?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 77.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £158 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 29.2% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.