Nissan Navara reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 130,842 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 130,842 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Nissan Navara cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Navara tends to fail
Share of Nissan Navara cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, emissions & leaks, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on steering, tyres.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Navara reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Navara is more demanding than average for its age: 78% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give suspension, emissions & leaks and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Navara?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Navara in 2024: up to 3 years, 86%; 4 to 7 years, 78%; 8 to 12 years, 68%; and 13 years and older, 58%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Navara MOT?
For Nissan Navara cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (10.7% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), steering (5% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), visibility (6.7% of tests vs 4.3% fleet).