2017 Nissan NV300 · 1,786 MOT tests
2017 Nissan NV300 reliability
2017 Nissan NV300s fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 NV300 years (1,786 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan NV300s: 27.3%)
- 31.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan NV300s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 49% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 72,259
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,786
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.3% of tests fail here (825% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Nissan NV300
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.1%
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Steering7.3%
- Tyres5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.5%
- Brakes5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.82%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.2%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.47%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.14%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.91%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Stop lamp not working 2.86%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.7%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.77%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.75%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.75%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Nissan NV300 reliable?
2017 Nissan NV300s fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 NV300 years (1,786 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Nissan NV300 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.82% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.2% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Nissan NV300 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Nissan NV300 shows 72,259 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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