Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Mobility Criterion. Each example carries a HR16DE 4-cylinder petrol engine, a automatic gearbox, and front-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
This Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000799, granted on the Mobility Criterion and valid until 05 Mar 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000072 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from May 2009 to Feb 2025.
Why qualified — Mobility Criterion. The SEVS Mobility Criterion applies to vehicles designed, factory-built, or appropriately modified (including by approved post-manufacture providers) to accommodate users with reduced mobility — for example wheelchair access, hand controls or transfer seats. Eligibility is build-specific and granted on the basis of the documented features on the approval.
How Carbarn runs this import. Carbarn sources 5/2009 to 2/2025 Nissan NV200 Lifecare examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level registration.
Specifications coveredEligible as Lifecare variant with factory-installed features for disabled passenger and swivel out seatPetrol engine
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
3 phases6–10 weeks
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Auction Selection & Strategy
0-2 Weeks
We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection where possible before any bid is placed.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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Vehicle Secured in Japan
Immediate
A successful approved bid means the vehicle is secured at the Japanese auction.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
Carbarn lodges the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vehicle ships from Japan.
No PaymentNo payment due in this stage
Shipping Invoice Includes
Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges
Compliance Invoice Includes
Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required
Complete Import Guide
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Yes. The Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2009-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with factory-installed features for disabled passenger and swivel out seat. Petrol engine. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
M20
Year Range
2009-2025
Eligibility
Does the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 qualify for import to Australia?
Yes. The Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2009-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with factory-installed features for disabled passenger and swivel out seat. Petrol engine. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What SEVS reference applies to the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
The SEVS number for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is SEV-000799. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
For which production years can the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 be imported?
The Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is eligible across the 2009-2025 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.
Estimated Price
How is the estimated landed price for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 calculated?
The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3.5+ and odometer within 0-80,000km, then matched to the approved build range.
How much does the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 usually sell for at Japan auctions?
Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is approximately ¥1,450,000 JPY, or $12,945 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.
What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
For the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.
Auction & Bidding
Can Carbarn bid on the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 for me in Japan?
Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 through Japanese auctions after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. Where possible, we arrange pre-bid physical inspection and share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.
Who decides the maximum bid for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 after your written approval and never above your agreed limit. If the vehicle can't be secured within range, we stop rather than overbid.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
To start bidding on the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20, the auction deposit is $2,678 AUD. It's refundable if no vehicle is secured and refundable if you decide not to proceed before a bid is placed.
Timeline & Shipping
What's the expected timeline to import the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
Plan for around 6-10 weeks end-to-end. That window covers auction selection and purchase, VIA application and approval, vessel booking and transit, arrival in Sydney, compliance work, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final preparation for handover.
What are the next steps once the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is purchased at auction?
Once the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is secured in Japan, Carbarn manages the next stages: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, shipping to Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. You receive updates throughout the process.
Compliance & Registration
How is import approval handled for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
Carbarn reviews the documents for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 and submits the VIA application before the vehicle ships from Japan. Valid import approval must be in place before the vehicle can enter Australian compliance, the AVV inspection, and RAV listing.
How is the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 made compliant in Australia?
The Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.
What compliance package price applies to the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
The estimated compliance package for the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is $1,540. The vehicle must meet applicable Australian Design Rules and compliance requirements. If tyres, repairs, modifications, or other required items are needed, they are quoted separately before work proceeds.
Warranty & Delivery
What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.
At what point can I take delivery of the Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20?
The Nissan NV200 Lifecare M20 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.
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