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AR05 SAM

2016 Nissan Navara

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,231 mi
Last recorded65,231 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Navara66,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 SAM
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 65,231 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 65,200 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 63,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 60,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,479 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,914 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 47,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 29,699 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 29,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 18,318 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,015 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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AR05 SAM is a 2016 Nissan Navara in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 66,568 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR05 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this Nissan Navara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR05 SAM registered?

AR05 SAM is a 2016 Nissan Navara, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is AR05 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 SAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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