2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Nissan NV300 MOT pass rate and common faults

515 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 515 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    11 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.1%
  2. Lights & electrics12.8%
  3. Steering11.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  5. Brakes7.0%
  6. Tyres6.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.8%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 NV300?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2017 Nissan NV300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 515 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan NV300?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Nissan NV300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).