NISSAN NAVARA MOT pass rate
77.3% of 130,842 NISSAN NAVARA MOT tests pass.
The NAVARA has a pass rate of 77.3%, a little higher than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
At 77.3%, The NISSAN NAVARA passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the NISSAN NAVARA tested at 0–3 years pass 89.5% of the time, compared with just 66.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.5% | 9,989 | 42,270 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.1% | 36,387 | 59,034 miles |
| 6–10 years | 77.7% | 44,338 | 86,402 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.3% | 25,085 | 122,262 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.0% | 15,043 | 131,106 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN NAVARA
The most common reason the NISSAN NAVARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 46.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 35.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 17.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 14.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 9.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN LEAF — 85.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN NAVARA?
- 77.3% of NISSAN NAVARA MOT tests pass, based on 130,842 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN NAVARA?
- The most common reason the NISSAN NAVARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN NAVARA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.