2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,268 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,268 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    79 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.9%
  2. Suspension15.7%
  3. Brakes8.4%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn7.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%

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 2017 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 64.1% of 2017 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,268 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).