2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Nissan NV200 MOT pass rate and common faults

274 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 274 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Rear fog lamp: missing0.7%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  3. Lights & electrics5.1%
  4. Brakes4.0%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 NV200?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2021 Nissan NV200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 274 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan NV200?

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

Is the 2021 Nissan NV200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).