2019 Nissan Nv300 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,690 MOT tests, the 2019 Nissan Nv300 recorded an 82.5% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), the 2019 Nv300 comes out 7.3pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (8.1%) and lighting & signalling (7.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are linkage ball joints, brake pads and track rod end — linkage ball joints alone was recorded 68 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.5% once past 120-150k — 2.6× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 20.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 15.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 20.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.1% | 136 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 122 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.9% | 83 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.6% | 61 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 50 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.7% | 46 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linkage ball joints | 68 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 64 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 52 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 51 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 50 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 41 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 20.8% | 351 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.5% | 330 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.2% | 240 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.9% | 134 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.2% | 88 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 77 |
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 | 278 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 656 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 459 | 20.0% |
| 90-120k | 203 | 20.7% |
| 120-150k | 68 | 23.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 415 | 15.2% |
| 2023 | 414 | 15.7% |
| 2024 | 423 | 18.4% |
| 2025 | 431 | 20.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Nv300
On a 2019 Nv300, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (8.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (7.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (4.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Nissan Nv300s pass their MOT?
82.5% of the 1,690 2019 Nissan Nv300 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan Nv300?
Suspension, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (7.2%).
Does the 2019 Nv300 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 23.5% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,690 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.