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SD18 TAU

2018 Nissan Navara

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,300 mi
Last recorded182,300 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Navara58,842 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 182,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 182,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 154,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 154,152 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 141,823 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 141,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D. Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D. Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 64,287 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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SD18 TAU is a 2018 Nissan Navara in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 58,842 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 SD18 TAU, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Navara is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SD18 TAU registered?

SD18 TAU is a 2018 Nissan Navara, first registered on 25 April 2018.

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