Nissan Nv400 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Nv400. Check any Nv400 by registration number below.

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73.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.2%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Nv400 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Nv400 has an average MOT pass rate of 73.0%, which is 8.2 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Nv400 on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Nv400 fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake inoperative on one side. If you are preparing your Nv400 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Nv400, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Nv400 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 115 vehicles

81.7%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

19.1%

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

2018

Based on 149 vehicles

76.5%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

34.4%

Mileage at 5yr

113k mi

2017

Based on 150 vehicles

80.0%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

23.5%

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

2016

Based on 374 vehicles

71.9%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

30.2%

2015

Based on 287 vehicles

74.2%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

23.6%

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2014

Based on 134 vehicles

68.7%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

10.6%

Retest Rate

27.1%

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

2013

Based on 63 vehicles

65.1%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

41.9%

Mileage at 10yr

172k mi

2012

Based on 89 vehicles

62.9%Below Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

34.4%

Mileage at 10yr

288k mi

0

Based on 8,086 vehicles

76.1%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Nv400

The most common reasons a Nissan Nv400 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.9%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.8%

Parking brake inoperative on one side

3.5%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

3.5%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

3.2%

Nissan Nv400 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

8.7%

Front Nearside

5.2%

Rear Nearside

4.3%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Nv400

Nissan Nv400 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Nv400 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Nv400?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Nv400 is 73.0% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Nv400?

The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Nv400 are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.9%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.8%), Parking brake inoperative on one side (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Nissan Nv400 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.0%, the Nissan Nv400 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Nv400?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Nv400?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Nv400: 114,123 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Nv400 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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