Nissan Nv400 (2013)
2013 Nissan Nv400
CarHunch analysed 407 real MOT records for the 2013 Nissan Nv400. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Nissan NV400 has a first-time pass rate of 72.5%, which sits 7.5 points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that signals reliability concerns. More worrying is that over half of these vans (52.3%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, making safety a genuine buyer consideration.
At around 101,000 miles median, these vans are showing typical mileage for their age, but they're accumulating an average of 3.44 failures and 15.2 advisories per test, suggesting wear is catching up fast. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural and braking integrity, given the dangerous defect prevalence.
What to check before buying a 2013 Nissan Nv400
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.
- ⚠️ 52.3% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Nissan Nv400 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 2013 Nissan Nv400 vehicles fall between 73,647 and 140,360 miles.
2013 Nissan Nv400 — Still on the Road
267 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Nissan Nv400
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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48.5%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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47%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.9%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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42.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.2%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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26.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.2%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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23.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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