Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 362 vehicles, the 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI (2021)

362 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI

CarHunch analysed 362 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 362 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2021 Nissan NV250 Tekna DCI passes MOT on the first attempt 81.6% of the time, marginally above the UK average of 80%, suggesting broadly average reliability for a three-year-old light commercial vehicle. However, 16.9% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful proportion worth investigating on any used example before purchase.

With a median mileage of 44,937 miles, these vans are running relatively low for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.54 failures and 2.4 advisories per test. When you're viewing a specific NV250, get a full MOT history printout and ask the seller directly about any past dangerous defects or recurring issues—minor wear items like brakes and lights are normal for a work van, but the higher-than-typical dangerous defect rate warrants extra scrutiny.

The 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

16.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.54

Over 2.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

45k

Middle half: 30k–64k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 362 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 362 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 16.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 608 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 64.1%

390

Grey 25.5%

155

Black 8.7%

Blue 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

44,937

typical

29,901

low mileage

64,398

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCI vehicles fall between 29,901 and 64,398 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 29,901 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 29,901–64,398 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Nissan Nv250 Tekna DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 86,937 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.54

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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