Model reliability

Nissan Nv200 reliability

The Nissan Nv200 fails its MOT more often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 42.1% of 16,780 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.

Up to 5 years old

31.6% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 2,903 MOT tests of Nissan Nv200s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 30× as oftenPosition lamps9.1% vs 0.3%Fix about £30

Fails 7× as oftenHeadlamps5% vs 0.7%Fix about £30

Fails 3× as oftenHeadlamp aim4.4% vs 1.7%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenWipers4.1% vs 2.1%

Advised 20× as oftenAnti-roll bars6.1% vs 0.3%

Advised 12× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)5.8% vs 0.5%Fix about £30

6 to 10 years old

42.1% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 16,780 MOT tests of Nissan Nv200s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 5× as oftenSuspension arms11.9% vs 2.3%

Fails 7× as oftenPosition lamps10.6% vs 1.5%Fix about £30

Fails 6× as oftenAnti-roll bars6% vs 1%

Fails 5× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)5.1% vs 1%Fix about £30

Advised 10× as oftenAnti-roll bars15.2% vs 1.5%

Advised 89% more oftenSuspension arms10% vs 5.3%

Advised 4× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)9.3% vs 2.1%Fix about £30

Advised 8× as oftenDirection indicators4.9% vs 0.6%

Over 10 years old

48.5% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 6,594 MOT tests of Nissan Nv200s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenSuspension arms16.8% vs 5.1%

Fails 2× as oftenPosition lamps12.4% vs 5.3%Fix about £30

Fails 2× as oftenAnti-roll bars9.2% vs 4.2%

Fails 56% more oftenHeadlamps6.1% vs 3.9%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenAnti-roll bars20.6% vs 6%

Advised 40% more oftenSuspension arms17% vs 12.1%

Advised 2× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)11.1% vs 5.2%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenHeadlamps10.6% vs 3.7%Fix about £30

Safety recalls

6 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Nv200

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2020/2942 Nov 2020Built 2019The welded joint on the actuator plate within the reducer may be of poor quality and the park lock may not engage

The welded joint on the park lock actuator plate may be of poor quality and has the potential to fail during usage.

Fix: Replace the park lock actuator plate with a countermeasure part of all potentially affected vehicles

Recalled models: NV200 · 2,547 vehicles

R/2018/2345 Sept 2018Built 2017Internal ignition switch spring may have been maunfactured with a surface defect

Ignition Switch spring defect may cause engine to be turned off while driving

Fix: Inspect and where necessary replace the Ignition Switch

Recalled models: NV200 · 43 vehicles

R/2016/08131 Aug 2016Built 2009–2015Back doors / hatchback may be unsupported when open

The paint coating applied to the back door gas stay does not comply with the design requirement for anti-corrosion. Therefore the outer tube of the gas stay may corrode and crack resulting in the loss of the pressurised gas inside the gas stay. In this condition the gas stay would be unable to support the opening of the back door allowing it to drop on the vehicle user.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the back door gas stay.

Recalled models: NV200 · 4,377 vehicles

R/2015/00716 Feb 2015Built 2012Loss of steer

It is possible that the steering wheel boss may not have been produced to the correct specification. If a higher than normal loading is applied to the steering wheel typically on low speed manoeuvring it is possible that the steering wheel boss may separate from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the steering wheel assembly.

Recalled models: NV200 · 27,252 vehicles

R/2012/10324 Sept 2012Built 2012Possible loss of steering

It is possible that the steering wheel boss may not have been produced to the correct specification. If a higher than normal loading is applied to the steering wheel in its normal operation it is possible that the steering wheel boss may separate from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the steering wheel assembly.

Recalled models: NV200 · 7,329 vehicles

R/2010/0618 Jun 2010Built 2010Brakes may not operate correctly

The clevis pin may displace from the brake pedal/brake booster input rod assembly as the clevis pin securing clip may not have been fitted at the factory.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit a clevis pin securing clip.

Recalled models: NV200 · 125 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Nissan Nv200 before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Nissan Nv200 reliability

6 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Nv200

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