2021 Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 528 MOT tests, the 2021 Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 recorded a 94.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (7.2% fail rate), the 2021 Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 comes out 1.9pp better. Failures cluster in body, structure & corrosion, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — body, structure & corrosion (2.8%) and lighting & signalling (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are joints, wipers and headlamp aim — joints alone was recorded 25 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.5% in the 0-30k band and 8.8% in the 60-90k band, a 4.3-point spread.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 9.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 2.5% of tests failed in 2022 against 6.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 15 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 14 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.6% | 3 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 25 |
| 2 | Wipers | 15 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 5 | Daytime running lamps | 4 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
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 | 9.7% | 51 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 28 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 12 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.1% | 11 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 8 |
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 | 334 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 110 | 5.5% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 121 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 118 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 131 | 8.4% |
| 2025 | 130 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200
On a 2021 Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200, body, structure & corrosion is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.8% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Body, structure & corrosion (2.8% 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 (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.3% 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
How many 2021 Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200s pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 528 2021 Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Nissan Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200?
Body, structure & corrosion, recorded in 2.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.6%).
Does the 2021 Dynamo Taxi E-Nv200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 528 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.