Nissan 1400 value and depreciation
Known for unkillable little workhorse bakkie.
Depreciation curve
We class the Nissan 1400 as a workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame suv in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 75% after three years and 64% after five. Fleet, farm and family demand puts a floor under these. Expect roughly 75% retention after three years and strong rural resale forever.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 87% |
| 3 years | 75% |
| 5 years | 64% |
| 7 years | 53% |
| 10 years | 39% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Built at Rosslyn from 1971 to 2008, the 1400 bakkie became a small-business institution in SA. A numbered Heritage Edition run of 150 units closed out 37 years of production. Good examples still fetch strong money because they are simple and cheap to fix.
1400 against its rivals
Nissan 1400: common questions
Does the Nissan 1400 hold its value?
We class the Nissan 1400 as a workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame suv in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 75% after three years and 64% after five. Fleet, farm and family demand puts a floor under these. Expect roughly 75% retention after three years and strong rural resale forever.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.