2018 Nissan E-NV200: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2018 Nissan E-NV200?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2018 Nissan E-NV200 than on all cars registered in 2018.

• Tyre pressure monitoring system10.8× usual
  Nissan E-NV200

  5.4% All 2018 cars

  0.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.4%, against 0.5% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £70–£150 our estimate

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges. Uneven wear can point to tracking or suspension problems.

• Anti-roll bar link joints8× usual
  Nissan E-NV200

  3.2% All 2018 cars

  0.4%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.1% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Brake lights4.1× usual
  Nissan E-NV200

  3.3% All 2018 cars

  0.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 0.6% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

• Sidelights5× usual
  Nissan E-NV200

  3% All 2018 cars

  0.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 0.5% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

• Braking performance2.9× usual
  Nissan E-NV200

  3.5% All 2018 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.5%, against 0.4% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

Common 2018 Nissan E-NV200 MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2018 Nissan E-NV200 MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  37% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Brakes
  19% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Lights and electrics
  18% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  9% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  8% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Nissan E-NV200

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the tyre pressure monitoring system? (Flagged at MOT 10.8× as often on the 2018 Nissan E-NV200 as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the anti-roll bar link joints? (Flagged at MOT 8× as often on the 2018 Nissan E-NV200 as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the brake lights? (Flagged at MOT 4.1× as often on the 2018 Nissan E-NV200 as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?