Nissan NV400

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 1,080 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

1,080

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan NV400

The Nissan NV400 was MOT tested 1,080 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2012 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 129 tests. The 2017 model has the lowest at 76%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Nissan NV400 has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 150,859 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 72,154 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the NV400 is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2298cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,281

Per month£190/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Nissan NV400?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-4% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Nissan NV400 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	84%	81	72,154 mi
2018	78%	129	88,621 mi
2017	76%	105	79,922 mi
2016	76%	289	99,593 mi
2015	76%	225	111,357 mi
2014	76%	108	132,236 mi
2013	75%	61	117,752 mi
2012	71%	82	150,859 mi

Questions about the Nissan NV400

Is the Nissan NV400 reliable?

Across its 8 model years in our data (2012 to 2019), the Nissan NV400 averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 1,080 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Nissan NV400 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Nissan NV400 has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 2017 model has the lowest at 76%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.