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DY16 VRL

2016 Nissan Navara

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,259 mi
Last recorded178,259 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Navara66,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 VRL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 178,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 178,259 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 159,589 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside STEP BRACKET MISSING

Rear TOOLS ON THE REAR SEATS UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS

Fail 21 May 2025 159,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside STEP BRACKET MISSING

Rear TOOLS ON THE REAR SEATS UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS

Pass 8 May 2024 138,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 119,367 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 119,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 99,233 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 99,233 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 79,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 79,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 66,115 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 52,358 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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DY16 VRL is a 2016 Nissan Navara in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DY16 VRL, 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 DY16 VRL registered?

DY16 VRL is a 2016 Nissan Navara, first registered on 24 May 2016.

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