Nissan Navara Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Navara reliable? We analysed 1,323,173 real MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Navara is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, registration plate lamp not working and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Navara.
Nissan Navara Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Navara. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Navara MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Navara to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Navara Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Navara fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Navara Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Navara models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Navara Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Navara owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Navara MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Navara year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 206 | 90.3% | 24,708 | 37,554 | 64,710 |
| 2021 | 19,837 | 85.3% | 31,008 | 45,428 | 65,497 |
| 2020 | 17,751 | 83.1% | 33,126 | 48,999 | 70,135 |
| 2019 | 40,840 | 82.0% | 35,502 | 53,826 | 78,003 |
| 2018 | 56,029 | 80.0% | 38,772 | 58,842 | 84,679 |
| 2017 | 79,859 | 79.6% | 40,650 | 61,241 | 87,957 |
| 2016 | 75,216 | 81.1% | 44,121 | 66,568 | 94,008 |
| 2015 | 45,735 | 76.5% | 48,771 | 73,274 | 102,560 |
| 2014 | 48,363 | 75.6% | 51,384 | 77,300 | 106,885 |
| 2013 | 52,847 | 75.2% | 56,182 | 83,200 | 114,446 |
| 2012 | 60,473 | 72.7% | 59,764 | 88,203 | 120,576 |
| 2011 | 84,245 | 72.7% | 64,238 | 94,358 | 127,796 |
| 2010 | 47,715 | 71.6% | 63,007 | 93,296 | 126,620 |
| 2009 | 59,747 | 70.2% | 58,338 | 86,647 | 117,174 |
| 2008 | 79,514 | 70.4% | 59,970 | 88,615 | 118,694 |
| 2007 | 132,795 | 71.1% | 58,343 | 85,847 | 115,900 |
| 2006 | 149,834 | 71.0% | 62,818 | 91,699 | 125,128 |
| 2005 | 109,199 | 71.9% | 60,467 | 88,875 | 122,079 |
| 2004 | 77,063 | 72.3% | 56,970 | 83,205 | 112,102 |
| 2003 | 41,702 | 71.7% | 60,281 | 86,842 | 116,253 |
How Long Does a Nissan Navara Last?
Based on 129,772 Nissan Navara vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Navara Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Navara MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Navara
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.3% MOT pass rate from 206 tests
52.6% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Navara is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 206 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 52.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Navara Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Navara THIS CAR | 74.0% | 1,323,173 | 80,732 mi | 25 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Navara sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Nissan NavaraShould you buy a used Nissan Navara?
The Nissan Navara has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.0% across 1,323,173 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan Navara are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (24,592 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (21,149), and brake pipe excessively corroded (18,951). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Navara with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan Navara owner drives around 8,088 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Navara models stay on UK roads for around 25 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.