Nissan NV300 2018: MOT failure rate for its age
25.7% of 1,611 MOT tests of the Nissan NV300 first registered in 2018 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 104.1 (95% CI 94.1–114.1; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2018 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age. This is a rough estimate from a smaller sample.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 25.7 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 1611 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 94.1–114.1) | 104.1 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 1611 |
| Rank among this model's 5 build years | 4 | of 5 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 1611 |
| Tested in 2024 | 377 | tests | median 73,939 miles | 2024 | 377 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2018 Nissan NV300 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2018 were tested at ages 3 to 6 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 421 (rough estimate) | 21.6 | 17.9–25.8 | 19.6 | 110.1 |
| 4 | 409 (rough estimate) | 26.9 | 22.8–31.4 | 24.3 | 110.9 |
| 5 | 404 (rough estimate) | 26.5 | 22.4–31 | 27.9 | 94.8 |
| 6 | 377 (rough estimate) | 28.1 | 23.8–32.9 | 27.3 | 102.9 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,611 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2018 Nissan NV300?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2018 is suspension: 14.4 items per 100 first tests, against 12.5 across all build years of the Nissan NV300. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2018 were tested at ages 3 to 6.
| Failure group | Built 2018, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14.4 | 12.5 | 235 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 11.5 | 9.9 | 187 |
| Visibility | 9.4 | 9.4 | 154 |
| Brakes | 6.6 | 7.7 | 107 |
| Tyres | 5.8 | 5.9 | 94 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,631 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2018 compare with the years around it?
Among the 5 published build years of the Nissan NV300, 2018 ranks 4 (1 = fails least for its age). 2017: index 100.9. 2019: index 99.8.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 79.4 | 57.8–100.9 | no different (rough estimate) | 240 |
| 2017 | 100.9 | 93.5–108.2 | no different (rough estimate) | 2,748 |
| 2018 | 104.1 | 94.1–114.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,611 |
| 2019 | 99.8 | 87.4–112.1 | no different (rough estimate) | 1,062 |
| 2020 | 112.7 | 96.2–129.3 | no different (rough estimate) | 730 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 6,391 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Nissan NV300 2018 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/nissan-nv300/2018/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Nissan NV300 2016 · Nissan NV300 2017 · Nissan NV300 2019 · Nissan NV300 2020 · Nissan NV300 by postcode area · Nissan NV300 body, chassis and structure failures · Nissan NV300 brakes failures · Nissan NV300 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Nissan NV300 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Nissan NV300 seat belts and airbags failures · Nissan NV300 steering failures · Nissan NV300 suspension failures · Nissan NV300 tyres failures · Nissan NV300 visibility failures