2015 Nissan Nv400 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Nissan Nv400 passed 79.0% of its 718 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (21.3% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (12.7%) and lighting & signalling (11.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rbt (sp) and rigid brake pipes — position lamp alone was recorded 39 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 Nv400 fails 15.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 19.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.5 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 25.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 12.7% | 91 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.7% | 84 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.4% | 46 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 27 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.3% | 24 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.1% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 39 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 35 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 35 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 31 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 31 |
| 6 | Wipers | 30 |
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 | 25.9% | 186 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.7% | 127 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.1% | 80 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 11.1% | 80 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.6% | 62 |
| 6 | Other defects | 3.6% | 26 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 113 | 15.9% |
| 60-90k | 202 | 24.3% |
| 90-120k | 158 | 22.1% |
| 120-150k | 107 | 21.5% |
| 150k+ | 108 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 142 | 17.6% |
| 2022 | 152 | 23.7% |
| 2023 | 136 | 20.6% |
| 2024 | 157 | 24.2% |
| 2025 | 131 | 18.3% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Nv400
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 12.7% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (12.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (11.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2015 Nissan Nv400s pass their MOT?
79.0% of the 718 2015 Nissan Nv400 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Nissan Nv400?
Brakes, recorded in 12.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.7%).
Does the 2015 Nv400 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.9% in the 30-60k band to 19.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 718 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.