2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Nissan NV300 MOT pass rate and common faults

700 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 700 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    25 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    14 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.9%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.7%
  10. Daytime running lamps: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.4%
  2. Tyres6.4%
  3. Brakes5.9%
  4. Suspension4.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.0%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 Nissan NV300?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2021 Nissan NV300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 700 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan NV300?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Nissan NV300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).