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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Navara. Check any Navara by registration number below.

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71.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.5%

vs Nissan Avg

23

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Navara — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Navara has an average MOT pass rate of 71.7%, which is 9.5 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Navara on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Navara fails its MOT are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Navara for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Navara, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Navara performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 14,542 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

2020

Based on 14,003 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

14.0%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2019

Based on 21,614 vehicles

84.6%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

15.7%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

2018

Based on 22,727 vehicles

80.1%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

20.8%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

2017

Based on 24,740 vehicles

76.3%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

24.9%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

2016

Based on 21,788 vehicles

80.5%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

20.8%

2015

Based on 10,200 vehicles

72.7%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

170k mi

2014

Based on 9,315 vehicles

69.9%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

30.7%

Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

2013

Based on 9,152 vehicles

68.9%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

28.9%

Mileage at 10yr

173k mi

2012

Based on 9,032 vehicles

64.8%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

33.4%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2011

Based on 11,089 vehicles

66.0%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2010

Based on 5,107 vehicles

65.2%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

29.8%

2009

Based on 4,964 vehicles

62.8%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

31.5%

2008

Based on 5,083 vehicles

65.8%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

27.8%

2007

Based on 6,409 vehicles

64.5%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

30.4%

2006

Based on 5,463 vehicles

64.3%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

27.4%

2005

Based on 3,596 vehicles

63.6%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

29.1%

2004

Based on 1,999 vehicles

63.7%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

24.0%

2003

Based on 924 vehicles

63.7%Below Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2002

Based on 270 vehicles

69.6%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

24.8%

2001

Based on 154 vehicles

68.2%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

26.9%

2000

Based on 44 vehicles

79.5%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.4%

0

Based on 91,322 vehicles

77.4%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Navara

The most common reasons a Nissan Navara fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

9.2%
2

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

3.9%
3

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

3.5%
4

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

3.4%
5

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.4%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

2.3%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Front Offside

2.1%

Nissan Navara — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Navara MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Navara?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Navara is 71.7% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Navara?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Navara are: Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point (9.2%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (3.9%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Navara reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 71.7%, the Nissan Navara is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Navara?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Navara?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Navara: 67,547 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Navara to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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