2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Nissan NV300 MOT pass rate and common faults

360 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 360 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%
    20 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  6. Daytime running lamps: not working1.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.7%
  2. Brakes9.7%
  3. Lights & electrics9.7%
  4. Steering5.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  6. Tyres2.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.3%

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 2019 Nissan NV300?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2019 Nissan NV300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 360 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan NV300?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 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).