2018 Nissan NV300 · 1,375 MOT tests
2018 Nissan NV300 reliability
2018 Nissan NV300s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 NV300 years (1,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan NV300s: 27.3%)
- 27.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan NV300s: 27.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 44% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 62,651
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,375
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4% of tests fail here (693% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan NV300
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.7%
- Lights and electrics10%
- Brakes5.5%
- Tyres4.7%
- Steering4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 3.35%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.05%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.05%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.84%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.4%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.05%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.58%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.36%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (2.76%)
Other years
Every Nissan NV300 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Nissan NV300 reliable?
2018 Nissan NV300s fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 44% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 NV300 years (1,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan NV300 MOT?
Most often anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (3.35% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.05% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.05% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan NV300 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Nissan NV300 shows 62,651 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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