2018 · 6 years old at test · Electric mostly

2018 Nissan E-Nv200 MOT pass rate and common faults

394 MOT tests in 2024. 68.5% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time68.5%
Failed or needed repairs31.5%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative5.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    20 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres16.5%
  2. Lights & electrics16.2%
  3. Brakes10.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  5. Suspension4.1%
  6. Body & chassis1.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Nissan E-Nv200?

In 2024, 68.5% of 2018 Nissan E-Nv200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 394 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan E-Nv200?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Nissan E-Nv200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).