2020 Nissan NV400 Acenta DCI 2.3L Diesel · SK70 GVR

The Nissan NV400 presents a stable and largely compliant roadworthiness record heading into mid-2026. The most recent MOT, conducted on 6 October 2025 at 48,623 miles, passed with only a minor defect: an inoperative nearside registration plate lamp within a multiple-light cluster. This is a minor electrical issue, not a mechanical or structural concern. The maintenance trend over the last three years is broadly stable and improving. A significant suspension fault identified in September 2024 — a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber — was rectified before the same month's retest, and no further suspension or structural defects have reappeared since. The vehicle has not failed an MOT since that single 2024 event. The mileage progression indicates consistent, moderate commercial use. Between the August 2023 pass at 27,505 miles and the September 2024 test at 35,561 miles, the van covered roughly 8,056 miles in twelve months. The subsequent interval, from September 2024 to October 2025, shows 13,062 miles added in just over a year, suggesting a notable uptick in workload or a return to heavier duty cycles after a quieter period. Overall, the annualised average of around 8,104 miles is typical for a light commercial vehicle of this age and does not raise concerns about excessive wear or, conversely, suspiciously low use that might indicate prolonged standing. The recurring registration plate lamp defect, appearing in both the September 2024 failure and the October 2025 pass, points to a minor but persistent electrical gremlin, likely a corroded bulb holder or wiring connector at the rear. It warrants a quick visual check but carries no mechanical risk. More importantly, the September 2024 shock absorber failure is the only substantive mechanical fault on record. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension carefully: check for fresh fluid misting around the nearside damper, examine the coil spring seats for corrosion, and assess the condition of the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar links, which commonly degrade on vans carrying uneven loads. A road test over uneven surfaces will confirm whether the front end remains free of knocks or excessive bounce. The rear brakes and handbrake mechanism also deserve attention, as the NV400's load-bearing role often accelerates wear on rear brake discs, calipers, and cables, none of which have been flagged yet but remain a likely maintenance item at this mileage.