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Nissan Nv300 reliability
The Nissan Nv300 fails its MOT more often than most cars up to 5 years old: 24% of 1,148 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
Up to 5 years old
24% failed their MOT
From 1,148 MOT tests of Nissan Nv300s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 2× as oftenMechanical brake components3.7% vs 1.8%
Fails 15× as oftenAnti-roll bars3% vs 0.2%
Fails 4× as oftenExhaust emissions2.9% vs 0.8%Fix about £150
Fails 14× as oftenShock absorbers2.9% vs 0.2%Fix about £200
Advised 55% more oftenMechanical brake components18.7% vs 12.1%
Advised 3× as oftenCondition of glass4.5% vs 1.5%
Advised 3× as oftenShock absorbers4.2% vs 1.3%Fix about £200
6 to 10 years old
27.8% failed their MOT
From 554 MOT tests of Nissan Nv300s this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 3× as oftenSprings6.5% vs 2.4%Fix about £150
Fails 3× as oftenExhaust emissions5.2% vs 2%Fix about £150
Fails 4× as oftenSteering linkage components4.9% vs 1.1%
Fails 50% more oftenMechanical brake components4.2% vs 2.8%
Advised 2× as oftenShock absorbers6.9% vs 3%Fix about £200
Advised 4× as oftenAnti-roll bars5.6% vs 1.5%
Advised 2× as oftenCondition of glass4.9% vs 2.1%
Advised 90% more oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)4% vs 2.1%Fix about £30
Safety recalls
1 DVSA recall for the Nissan Nv300
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/2024/40129 Oct 2024Built 2021–2023NV300 (X82) Airbag
On affected vehicles the airbag side impact sensors may not have been installed during production. Additionally some vehicles may lack the required wire harnesses for connection of the side impact sensors.
Fix: Installation of side impact sensors and where required associated cable kits.
Recalled models: NV300 · 184 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Nissan Nv300 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.