Nissan NV300 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan NV300 reliable? We analysed 17,539 real MOT tests across 3,373 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan NV300 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan NV300.
Nissan NV300 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan NV300. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan NV300 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan NV300 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan NV300 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan NV300 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan NV300 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan NV300 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan NV300 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan NV300 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,006 | 80.2% | 31,321 | 48,740 | 71,900 |
| 2020 | 2,134 | 78.7% | 38,862 | 56,046 | 78,438 |
| 2019 | 2,269 | 80.1% | 38,528 | 56,701 | 81,842 |
| 2018 | 4,229 | 77.7% | 41,467 | 63,287 | 91,669 |
| 2017 | 4,995 | 77.4% | 42,821 | 65,780 | 96,786 |
| 2016 | 627 | 77.5% | 36,529 | 53,217 | 79,481 |
How Long Does a Nissan NV300 Last?
Based on 3,373 Nissan NV300 vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan NV300 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan NV300 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan NV300
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
80.2% MOT pass rate from 3,006 tests
77.4% MOT pass rate from 4,995 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan NV300 is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 80.2% across 3,006 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan NV300 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan NV300 THIS CAR | 78.4% | 17,539 | 59,336 mi | 10 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Austin Healey Sprite | 80% | 8,300 | 31,410 mi | 68 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan NV300 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan NV300Should you buy a used Nissan NV300?
The Nissan NV300 has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.4% across 17,539 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan NV300 with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan NV300 owner drives around 10,442 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan NV300 models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.