Nissan E Nv200 (2018)
2018 Nissan E Nv200
CarHunch analysed 421 real MOT records for the 2018 Nissan E Nv200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Nissan E-NV200 posts an 81% first-time pass rate, marginally ahead of the UK average, but one quarter of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a notably high figure that warrants close inspection of any used example. This is an electric van, and the baseline reliability is solid for its age and mileage.
At 30,359 miles median (34,406 average), these vans have been driven moderately and show 1.3 failures per vehicle on test, though advisories average 5.3 per van, suggesting accumulated wear in secondary systems like brakes and suspension. When shopping for one, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection and service history, and specifically ask the seller about any previous warning lights or repair work—the dangerous-defect history means you're buying one that needs checking under the skin, not just cosmetics.
What to check before buying a 2018 Nissan E Nv200
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (100%) | 420 | 81% | 1.3 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Nissan E Nv200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Nissan E Nv200 vehicles fall between 17,722 and 43,975 miles.
2018 Nissan E Nv200 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 373 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Nissan E Nv200
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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0.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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0.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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0.2%
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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0.2%
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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0.2%
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
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0.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder
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0.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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0.2%
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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