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Nissan Nv250 Visia DCI (2021)

114 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Nv250 Visia DCI

CarHunch analysed 114 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Nv250 Visia DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Nissan NV250 Visia DCI passes its MOT on the first attempt 82.7% of the time, which is slightly above the UK average of 80%—a solid result for a three-year-old diesel van. However, nearly one in five examples (19.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist.

At a median mileage of 49,451 miles, these vans are running typical distances for their age, and they're averaging just 0.5 failures per test, suggesting the ones that do fail tend to have isolated issues rather than systemic problems. The 2.3 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items are emerging, so ask the seller for their full MOT history and get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brakes, suspension, and lighting before committing.

Average reliability 2.7% above UK average
82.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
49,451
typical mileage
33,935–62,316 middle half
19.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.5
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Nissan Nv250 Visia DCI

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.
  • 📄 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Nissan Nv250 Visia DCI 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.

33,935
low mileage
49,451
typical
62,316
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Nv250 Visia DCI vehicles fall between 33,935 and 62,316 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.5
Avg failures per vehicle
2.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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