2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,211 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.3%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    146 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics35.2%
  2. Suspension21.3%
  3. Brakes12.0%
  4. Tyres8.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2016 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,211 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).