Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 MOT pass rate & common failures
1,185 MOT tests on the Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 (2019–2022) give it a 90.2% pass rate. That is 2.0 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 7.8%. Its most common failure areas are body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (5.7%) and lighting & signalling (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, headlamp and wipers — joints alone was recorded 93 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.3% versus 6.0%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 50 | 94.0% | 6.0% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2020 | 603 | 86.1% | 13.9% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2021 | 528 | 94.7% | 5.3% | Body, structure & corrosion |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 68 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.7% | 56 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.1% | 37 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 8 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 7 |
| 8 | Brakes | 0.4% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 93 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 24 |
| 3 | Wipers | 24 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 23 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 6 | Steering rack | 11 |
| 7 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 10 |
| 8 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.4% | 159 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.0% | 107 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 32 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 24 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.9% | 23 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.9% | 22 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 497 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 353 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 225 | 15.1% |
| 90-120k | 81 | 12.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 119 | 5.0% |
| 2022 | 263 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | 269 | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 272 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 262 | 9.5% |
What to check before buying a Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (4.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200?
90.2% of the 1,185 Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.8% fail rate, across model years 2019–2022.
What does the Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 most often fail its MOT on?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 5.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (4.7%).
How much does mileage affect Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 12.3% for 90-120k, a 6.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,185 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.