2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,754 MOT tests in 2024. 63.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time63.5%
Failed or needed repairs36.5%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,754 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.9%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.9%
  2. Suspension14.8%
  3. Brakes8.2%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour4.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%

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 2018 Nissan NV200?

In 2024, 63.5% of 2018 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,754 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan NV200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).