Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Nissan Nv400?

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 2013 Nissan Nv400?

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 2013 Nissan Nv400?

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.

How many 2013 Nissan Nv400 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

52% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Nissan Nv400 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles, the 2013 Nissan Nv400 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Nissan Nv400?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Nissan Nv400 are: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (48.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (47% of vehicles), Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (43.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Nissan Nv400?

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 Nv400 (2013)

407 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.6% first-time pass rate

2013 Nissan Nv400

CarHunch analysed 407 real MOT records for the 2013 Nissan Nv400. 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. 407 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

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.

The 2013 Nissan Nv400 has a below-average first-time pass rate (72.6% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

72.6%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

52.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.44

Over 11.7 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

101k

Middle half: 74k–140k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 15.2 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 407 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 407 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 48.5%

Parking brake efficiency below requirements · Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 47%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 43.9%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Lighting 19.1%

Nearside Front Position lamp not working · Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources · Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Nissan Nv400

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 52.3% 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 7,091 Nissan Nv400 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 78.4%

5,560

Silver 7.8%

552

Blue 4.5%

316

Black 3.2%

229

Grey 2.6%

184

Red 1.6%

116

Yellow 0.8%

Green 0.8%

Orange 0.1%

Bronze 0.1%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Nissan Nv400 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.

101,252

typical

73,647

low mileage

140,360

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Nissan Nv400 vehicles fall between 73,647 and 140,360 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 73,647 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.

✓ 73,647–140,360 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Nissan Nv400s sit.

⚠ Over 189,486 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Nissan Nv400 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2013 Nissan Nv400s are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.44

Avg failures per vehicle

15.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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