NISSAN NV300 MOT pass rate
78.5% of 3,494 NISSAN NV300 MOT tests pass.
The NV300 has a pass rate of 78.5%, a little higher than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
The NISSAN NV300's pass rate of 78.5% is in line with the national average for cars, at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 85.4% at 0–3 years to 71.2% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 85.4% | 741 | 44,094 miles |
| 3–6 years | 80.2% | 1,681 | 62,122 miles |
| 6–10 years | 71.2% | 1,072 | 86,785 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN NV300
The most common reason the NISSAN NV300 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 44.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 44.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.5% | Not working |
| Brakes | 24.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 18.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Steering | 17.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.8% | Component damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | Retracting mechanism defective |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN NV300?
- 78.5% of NISSAN NV300 MOT tests pass, based on 3,494 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN NV300?
- The most common reason the NISSAN NV300 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 44.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the NISSAN NV300's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.