2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Nissan E-Nv200 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,580 MOT tests in 2024. 78.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.5%
Failed or needed repairs21.5%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,580 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively8.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.5%
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    58 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    46 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres12.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  3. Lights & electrics6.4%
  4. Brakes4.6%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Nissan E-Nv200?

In 2024, 78.5% of 2021 Nissan E-Nv200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,580 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan E-Nv200?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Nissan E-Nv200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).