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VA16 NLJ

2016 Nissan Navara

Blue Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,846 mi
Last recorded113,846 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Navara66,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 NLJ
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 113,846 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 113,826 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 107,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 96,766 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 86,295 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 86,295 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,192 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,856 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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VA16 NLJ is a 2016 Nissan Navara in Blue with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA16 NLJ, 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 VA16 NLJ registered?

VA16 NLJ is a 2016 Nissan Navara, first registered on 14 July 2016.

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