2011 Nissan NV200 1.5L Diesel · ND11 AAZ

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 5 May 2026, although this pass came immediately after a failure just seven days earlier on 28 April 2026. While the latest pass represents a current roadworthy status, the pattern across the most recent tests reveals a worsening rather than stable maintenance trend. The earlier failure in April 2025 likewise followed a pattern of structural corrosion at a suspension mounting area, suggesting that the structural integrity of the underbody has been a recurring concern over the last twelve months. Although the vehicle passed cleanly in April 2024, the cumulative advisory record across 2025 and 2026 indicates ongoing deterioration of both consumables and chassis components. Prospective buyers should therefore treat the latest pass as technically valid but be aware that the underlying trend points to an aging commercial-type vehicle requiring increasing levels of structural and component attention. With approximately 101,648 recorded miles over 15 years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 6,777 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a van of this age. There are no obvious large gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long periods of standing, and the annual mileage accumulation appears consistent, which tends to limit the worst effects of calendar-based degradation such as severe brake disc corrosion or seized components from disuse. Nevertheless, at this combined age and mileage, mechanical wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, callipers, and drivetrain mounts should be assumed to be advanced, and consumable servicing costs are likely to be higher than on a younger or lower-mileage example. The most serious item in the test history is the Major defect recorded on 28 April 2026 for excessive corrosion at the offside front suspension component mounting area at the inner wing, which significantly reduced structural strength. This defect, when paired with a near-identical structural corrosion Major recorded at the offside rear outer sill in April 2025, indicates that chassis corrosion is an active and progressing concern rather than a one-off finding. A prospective buyer should arrange to have the underside of the vehicle professionally inspected on a ramp, paying particular attention to the inner wings, sills, chassis rails, and front suspension turrets for advanced rust that could compromise structural integrity or MOT compliance in the near future. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clunks, knocking, or uneven behaviour over bumps, as corroded mounting points frequently produce slack in the suspension geometry, and check that the vehicle tracks straight without pulling to one side. The tyre-related advisories are also significant and recurring, with cracking, perishing, and uneven wear flagged on multiple occasions across both axles. These findings indicate that the tyres are ageing on the sidewalls as well as wearing on their edges, the latter often pointing to misalignment, worn suspension components, or tracking issues which tie directly into the structural concerns above. A buyer should inspect all four tyres closely for sidewall cracking, tread depth, and uneven wear patterns, and budget for a full replacement set along with a four-wheel alignment check. Given the calendar age of the vehicle, additional attention should be given to time-served items regardless of recorded mileage, including the condition of the 12V battery, the age and condition of brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil, the operation of all brake callipers for any binding after standing, and the presence of any fluid leaks from the ageing drivetrain. Verification of a full service history with documented timing belt or chain replacement intervals, where applicable to this diesel van, would also be strongly advisable.