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How much is a Nissan worth for scrap in 2026?
Why Do Nissan Owners Scrap Their Cars?
Nissan Qashqai and Juke CVT Gearbox Failure
REOF11 / JF015 Unit
Nissan Qashqai J11 1.2 DIG-T Timing Chain
Fault Codes P0016 and P0017
Nissan Leaf Battery Degradation
Fault Code P0AA6
Nissan Micra
Why Is the Scrap Value So Low?
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Nissan Scrap and Salvage Prices by Model
Updated: February 2026
Model | Weight kg | Scrap GBP | Salvage GBP | Key Value Driver |
Micra K11/K12/K13 (1992-2017) | 760-1,050 | 75-185 | 120-320 | 3rd lowest scrap value in UK (-40.9% vs average). Lightest mainstream Nissan. Running engine K12/K13 in low mileage has modest salvage demand. 28% of all Nissan scraps. |
Note (E11/E12, 2006-2019) | 1,050-1,220 | 100-220 | 180-390 | 9% of all Nissan scraps. CVT automatic (E11) same REOF11 bearing fault as Qashqai. E12 1.2 DIG-S ULEZ compliant petrol has stronger salvage demand. |
Qashqai J10/J11 (2006-present) | 1,340-1,580 | 155-320 | 270-700 | 24% of all Nissan scraps -- 2nd most scrapped Nissan. Entered UK top 5 most scrapped models overall 2025 (SCC). CVT REOF11 failure and 1.2 DIG-T P0016 chain rattle main triggers. Diesel models (1.5 dCi) DPF failure also common. |
Juke (F15, 2010-2019) | 1,200-1,415 | 130-265 | 230-540 | CVT REOF11 bearing failure same fault as Qashqai -- common scrap trigger. NISMO RS version (1.6T 218hp) strong salvage premium. Running Juke with manual gearbox has good used demand. |
Leaf ZE0/ZE1 (2010-present) | 1,475-1,800 | 120-270 | 200-620 | First mass-market EV (2010). Battery degradation P0AA6 most common scrap trigger. 40kWh ZE1 with 8+ bars has strong salvage value. ATF must depollute high-voltage battery before processing. |
X-Trail T30/T31/T32 (2001-present) | 1,600-1,900 | 175-360 | 290-720 | Heavier than Qashqai -- stronger scrap return. T30/T31 2.0 diesel common DPF and EGR faults. T32 e-POWER hybrid: battery depollution required at ATF. |
Navara D22/D40/NP300 (1998-present) | 1,810-2,320 | 215-430 | 420-1,100+ | Heaviest mainstream Nissan -- strongest scrap return by weight. D40 2.5 dCi injector and DPF faults common scrap trigger. Running Navara in any trim always worth more for salvage -- pickup demand constant. |
GT-R R35 (2007-present) | 1,740-1,900 | 210-380 | 1,500-15,000+ | Engine code VR38DETT (3.8L twin-turbo V6). Extreme salvage premium -- VR38DETT rebuild parts, Getrag GT-R gearbox, Brembo brakes all command very high prices. Never scrap a GT-R -- always salvage first. |
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Should You Scrap Your Nissan or Sell It for Salvage?
Updated: February 2026
Scrap is the right choice when... | Salvage pays more when... |
Qashqai/Juke REOF11 CVT failed catastrophically -- metal debris throughout, rebuild uneconomic | Qashqai/Juke CVT with early-stage bearing noise -- engine runs, transmission still drives |
Qashqai J11 1.2 DIG-T with severe P0016/P0017 chain damage -- engine oil-starved | Qashqai J11 1.2 DIG-T with P0016/P0017 cold-start rattle only -- chain repair is single fix |
Nissan Leaf with 6 or fewer bars -- dealer battery replacement cost exceeds car value | Nissan Leaf with 8-10 bars -- battery still functional, strong salvage demand |
High-mileage Micra K11 with multiple faults -- scrap return reflects low weight accurately | Any Nissan GT-R R35 in any condition -- VR38DETT and drivetrain parts always command premium |
Category B insurance write-off (crush-only designation) | Navara NP300 pickup in any condition -- used commercial Navara demand very strong UK market |
Fire or flood damage throughout vehicle | Any Juke NISMO RS (1.6T 218hp) -- performance version with strong used parts demand |
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Scrap It When...
- 1.0 EcoBoost wet belt failed (blocked oil pump)
- 1.6 TDCi timing belt snapped (engine bent)
- Transit TDCi engine seized from belt failure
- Category B insurance write-off (crush-only)
- Catalytic converter stolen or removed
Salvage Pays More When...
- Engine runs despite PowerShift DPS6 fault
- Post-2019 chain EcoBoost model (fault not engine)
- Transit with EcoBlue chain engine (gearbox issue)
- Focus ST or Fiesta ST with engine running
- Mustang Mach-E with battery intact
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- Scheme Ended 2010
Is There a Nissan Scrappage Scheme in 2026?
No active Nissan scrappage scheme exists in 2026. Nissan’s most recent standalone scrappage scheme was the ‘Nissan Switch Up’ programme, which offered GBP 1,800 to GBP 6,000 off a new Nissan when trading in an older vehicle. The Nissan Switch Up scheme ended on 31 December 2020 and has not been restarted. Nissan also participated in the UK Government’s 2009 national scrappage scheme and ran a complementary ‘Trade-in’ deal for vehicles aged 8 to 10 years old (the government scheme required 10+ years). No new Nissan scheme has been announced for 2026. Location-based clean air zone schemes in London, Birmingham, and Scotland remain available to eligible owners of non-compliant Nissans.
Nissan’s scrappage history is the most substantial of the Japanese brands covered in this series. Unlike Honda and Land Rover, which have never had standalone manufacturer scrappage schemes, Nissan ran both a Trade-in offer alongside the 2009 government scheme and a full standalone ‘Switch Up’ scheme in 2020. The Switch Up scheme was notable for its generous trade-in values (up to GBP 6,000) and was a genuine competitive response to other manufacturer schemes at the time. Its ending in December 2020 was not followed by a replacement programme.
Nissan is the largest car manufacturer in the UK. The Nissan Manufacturing UK plant in Sunderland, which opened in 1986, is the biggest car plant in Britain and has been named the most productive car plant in Europe on multiple occasions. The Micra, Qashqai, Juke, and Note — the four most scrapped Nissan models in the UK — were all manufactured in Sunderland. Nissan Sunderland currently produces the Qashqai, X-Trail e-POWER, and Juke. The plant has a direct stake in Nissan’s UK scrappage narrative: cars made in Sunderland, scrapped in the UK, recycled in the UK.
London ULEZ Scrappage Scheme
available to eligible London residents with a non-ULEZ-compliant vehicle. Pre-Euro 6 diesel and pre-Euro 4 petrol Nissans are non-compliant. Check at tfl.gov.uk/check-your-vehicle.
Status:
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Birmingham Clean Air Zone
for qualifying residents working 18+ hours per week inside the zone, earning GBP 30,000 or less, who have owned a non-compliant vehicle since 10 September 2018.
Status:
Active
Scotland LEZ
check gov.scot for current eligibility and application deadlines.
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Check Eligibility
nissan Scheme: Inactive
Scrapping through a licensed ATF provides the best return without eligibility restrictions.
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Legal Requirements When Scrapping a Nissan in the UK
Licensed ATF only
No cash payments
Notify DVLA
Certificate of Destruction
Road Tax Refund
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How to Scrap Your Nissan
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Get your guaranteed quote in 30 seconds
Enter your Nissan registration and postcode at scrapeavehicle.co.uk. Vehicle data is retrieved from DVLA records and matched against live scrap and salvage market rates. The Micra's lower weight -- and therefore lower scrap price -- is reflected accurately. The system simultaneously prices both scrap and salvage routes. A guaranteed price is returned in 30 seconds.
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Book free collection -- same day or next day across most UK postcodes
Accept the quote and choose a collection slot. A flatbed recovery vehicle is dispatched. Your Nissan does not need to start, drive, or have a current MOT. Non-runners, CVT failures, EV battery faults, and accident-damaged Nissans are all collected on the same terms.
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Hand over keys and paperwork -- approximately 15 minutes on site
Remove all personal belongings before the driver arrives. If your Nissan GT-R carries a personalised or cherished registration, apply to retain it using a V317 form or at gov.uk before collection -- once scrapped it cannot be recovered. Hand over the V5C logbook or Section 9 tear-off slip.
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Receive payment by bank transfer on the same day
Bank transfer is sent while the driver is on site. DVLA notification is submitted on your behalf. Your Certificate of Destruction arrives within 7 days. Any remaining full VED months are automatically refunded by DVLA to your registered address.
- nissan Scrapping FAQs
How much is a Nissan Micra worth for scrap?
A Nissan Micra K11 is worth GBP 75 to GBP 130 for scrap and GBP 120 to GBP 240 for salvage in early 2026. A Micra K12 is worth GBP 95 to GBP 185 for scrap and GBP 150 to GBP 320 for salvage. The Micra has the third-lowest scrap value of any mainstream car in the UK, sitting 40.9% below the national average according to ScrapCarComparison's 2023 Scrap Car Report -- only the Fiat Punto (-41.6%) is lower among common models. The low value reflects the Micra's weight: the K11 weighs only 760 to 870 kg, making it one of the lightest mainstream cars ever sold in the UK. A running-engine Micra K12 or K13 with low mileage may return a modest premium above the scrap price via the salvage route.
What is the most scrapped Nissan in the UK?
The Nissan Micra is the most scrapped Nissan in the UK at 28% of all Nissan scraps (ScrapCarComparison data). The Qashqai is second at 24%, and the Note third at 9%. The Micra's dominance reflects its position as Nissan's highest-volume mainstream hatchback in the UK market from the early 1990s through 2010. In terms of overall UK scrap rankings across all brands, the Qashqai entered the top five most scrapped models in 2025 -- the first time it has reached that threshold -- as the original 2006-2013 J10 generation reaches end-of-life at scale.
Is there a Nissan scrappage scheme in 2026?
No. The most recent Nissan scrappage scheme was the 'Switch Up' programme, which ended on 31 December 2020 and has not been restarted. The Switch Up scheme offered GBP 1,800 to GBP 6,000 off a new Nissan when trading in a vehicle registered on or before 1 July 2013. Nissan also ran a Trade-in offer alongside the 2009 UK Government scrappage scheme. No new Nissan manufacturer scheme has been announced for 2026. Location-based clean air zone schemes in London, Birmingham, and Scotland remain available to eligible owners of non-compliant Nissans.
What is the Nissan Qashqai and Juke CVT gearbox fault?
The Nissan Qashqai and Juke fitted with the CVT automatic gearbox use the REOF11 unit (also coded JF015). This CVT is fitted with undersized steel ball bearings in its pulley shafts. The bearings collapse prematurely -- typically between 20,000 and 60,000 miles -- generating metal debris that blocks internal oil feed holes and causes progressive CVT damage. Symptoms begin with shuddering at low speed, a clattering noise at idle in Park or Neutral, and loss of drive under acceleration. CVT replacement costs GBP 2,850 to GBP 6,800. Nissan extended this CVT warranty to 10 years in the USA following legal action by affected owners, but no equivalent extended warranty was offered in the UK.
What are fault codes P0016 and P0017 on a Nissan Qashqai?
Fault codes P0016 and P0017 on the Nissan Qashqai J11 1.2 DIG-T (engine code HRA2DDT, 2014-2018) indicate a timing correlation error between the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors -- most commonly caused by timing chain stretch. The 1.2 DIG-T uses a short-pitch timing chain with a plastic primary guide that wears progressively. Chain stretch causes the crank and cam positions to fall out of the specified correlation window. The classic symptom before the fault codes appear is a cold-start rattle that clears within 30 seconds as oil pressure builds. Timing chain replacement costs GBP 800 to GBP 1,400 at a specialist
Should I scrap or sell a Nissan GT-R?
A Nissan GT-R R35 should never be scrapped. The GT-R is powered by the VR38DETT twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre V6 engine, paired with a Getrag dual-clutch gearbox and the ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system. Individual components -- VR38DETT rebuild parts, turbocharger units, the Getrag gearbox, Brembo brake components, and Rays forged wheels -- command very high prices from the performance and motorsport aftermarket. A GT-R in any condition, including fire or accident damage, should always be offered to a specialist GT-R salvage buyer before any other route is considered. Enter your reg and the salvage price returned will be substantially higher than the scrap price based on weight.
Can I scrap a Nissan Leaf with a degraded battery?
Yes. A Nissan Leaf with a degraded battery -- whether showing fault code P0AA6 or simply reduced to fewer bars on the 12-bar capacity gauge -- is accepted for scrap or salvage at the same guaranteed price as any other Nissan Leaf. The battery degradation does not reduce the scrap price, which is based on vehicle weight. However, a Leaf with 8 or more bars and a running powertrain is often worth more for salvage than for scrap -- buyers who can rebalance the battery pack or replace individual modules economically will pay a premium. The ATF is legally required to safely discharge and depollute the Leaf's high-voltage battery before processing.