Nissan NV300 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan NV300 is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 72 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 39 of 42, and 27.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is track rod end (5.0% of tests).
Ranked 39 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,234 Nissan NV300s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 27.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan NV300 is 39% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 21.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
27.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
21.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
14,400
Typical age at test: 5 years
Nissan NV300 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan NV300 MOT faults
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.3% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3% of tests
- Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.8% of tests
What the Nissan NV300 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.3% | ▲ 3.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 9.0% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Steering | 5.5% | ▲ 9.1× as often |
| Brakes | 5.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 4.8% | ▲ 2.7× as often |
| Tyres | 4.7% | ▼ 26% less often |
| Visibility | 3.5% | About average |
| Body and structure | 1.1% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.6% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 71% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan NV300 reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Nissan NV300 is 39% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 72 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan NV300?
The most common MOT fault is “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, found in 5.0% of tests. It fails on steering and suspension more often than similar cars.
›How many Nissan NV300s fail their MOT?
27.4% of Nissan NV300s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 21.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan NV300 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.