Based on 2,284 MOT tests from 209 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every NISSAN NAVARA has the same fault.
NISSAN NAVARA's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 587/999. The score was calculated from the average of every NISSAN NAVARA that has had a registered MOT.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | 776/999Very good | 79,084 miles | 2,166 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 741/999Very good | 78,162 miles | 4,714 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 727/999Very good | 77,978 miles | 6,932 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 686/999Good | 78,412 miles | 5,907 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 643/999Good | 79,636 miles | 4,398 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 481/999Average | 81,420 miles | 3,578 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 470/999Average | 82,436 miles | 3,329 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 463/999Average | 81,062 miles | 2,585 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 443/999Average | 82,477 miles | 2,473 vehicles |
| N/A | N/A | 439/999Average | 82,343 miles | 2,744 vehicles |
Based on 2,284 MOT tests from 209 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
209
MOT tests
2,284
Pass rate
76%
Median mileage
95,238 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every NISSAN NAVARA has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 673 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore MOT data includes 336 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 116 advisory comments and 58 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a worn or damaged ball joint. Track rod ends are counted with steering, not here.
What to inspect
Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 105 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 102 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 84 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 57 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 43 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.
What to inspect
Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 33 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED, COVERED IN GREASE OR OTHER MATERIAL (1.1.11 (C))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 | 59 | 84.7% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2020 | 16 | 79 | 81% | Tyre wear, Anti-roll bar issues |
| 2019 | 22 | 120 | 85% | Tyre wear, Coil spring issues |
| 2018 | 20 | 137 | 77.4% | Tyre wear, Ball joint wear |
| 2017 | 23 | 192 | 79.7% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2016 | 9 | 81 | 82.7% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2015 | 13 | 154 | 74% | Ball joint wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2014 | 14 | 169 | 75.7% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2013 | 12 | 170 | 74.1% | Ball joint wear, Track rod wear |
| 2012 | 7 | 101 | 75.2% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2011 | 14 | 237 | 70.5% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2009 | 7 | 118 | 77.1% | Brake disc wear, Ball joint wear |
| 2008 | 8 | 152 | 72.4% | Ball joint wear, Oil leak |
| 2007 | 6 | 131 | 74.8% | Ball joint wear, Corrosion |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Ball joint wear. Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Common problems tell you what can affect NISSAN NAVARAs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.