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N17 VEL

2016 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Navara66,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 88,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,949 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 81,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 55,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,730 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,677 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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N17 VEL is a 2016 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N17 VEL, 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 N17 VEL registered?

N17 VEL is a 2016 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is N17 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 VEL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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