Nissan NV400

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2016 2.3 diesel. 37 of 186 tests failed, 20%.

Better than 11% of 2016 cars. The typical one fails 13%, across 899 models with enough tests behind them to say.

The defects inspectors cite

• A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
• A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
• Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
• The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
• A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
• A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Where it stands out against its peers

• Brakes: failed more often than 97% of 2016 cars — 57% of its 37 failed tests, where an ordinary 2016 car has 23%.
• Lights and electrics: failed more often than 95% of 2016 cars — 49% of its 37 failed tests, where an ordinary 2016 car has 19%.

Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.

NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• Brakes — 57% of its failures
  • A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
  • Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
  • Parking brake inoperative on one side
• Tyres and wheels — 16% of its failures
• Suspension — 14% of its failures
• Lights and electrics — 49% of its failures
  • A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
• Visibility — 19% of its failures
• Body and structure — 14% of its failures

When it starts failing

At 80–100k miles this one fails 26% of its inspections, against the 18% an ordinary car of the same age fails.

107 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.

Half of these have more than 60k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.

Specification

Recalls

Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.

• A11/00051/22

  The pins on the electrical tow-bar connector may be incorrectly positioned. This could lead to the improper functioning of the trailer lights, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, this could lead to a thermal incident in the trailer's integrated auxiliary battery, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/00184/22

  Leak of diesel under pressure to the internal connection of the HP pump, owing to incomplete and incorrect application of the operating procedure when the engine is running. The fuel leakage in the engine compartment could increase the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/01409/23

  The fuel injection system may be faulty, creating a risk of fuel leakage. This could lead to power loss, engine stalling, inability to restart and poses risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/01423/21

  The right-hand rear brake calliper may be incorrectly assembled, which could cause certain components to fail when the parking brake is activated.As a result, the vehicle may inadvertently roll away from the parking space, increasing the risk of an accident.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/01595/23

  The tightening torque on the injector fixings may be insufficient. This could cause exhaust gases to leak from the injectors which poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/0284/18

  The fuel filter support bracket strap may develop a crack. This may lead to the fuel tube and filter detaching, resulting in fuel leakage.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/03171/24

  An insufficient distance between the gasoil fuel inlet pipe and the engine harness can lead to abrasive wear on the fuel inlet pipe when it comes into contact with the engine harness. This could lead to a fuel leak in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

  Recall of the product from end users

• A12/0837/18

  The connection between the steering shaft and the steering gear box may not be correctly screwed in place. This could lead to a loss of steering control.

  Recall of the product from end users

1 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.