2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Nissan NV300 MOT pass rate and common faults

397 MOT tests in 2024. 71.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time71.3%
Failed or needed repairs28.7%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 397 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.8%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.5%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  10. Daytime running lamps: not working1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.6%
  2. Lights & electrics14.6%
  3. Steering7.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.3%
  5. Brakes6.0%
  6. Tyres5.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.0%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%

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 2018 Nissan NV300?

In 2024, 71.3% of 2018 Nissan NV300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 397 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Nissan NV300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).