2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,836 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,836 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.3%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.7%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics32.4%
  2. Body & chassis31.4%
  3. Suspension27.2%
  4. Brakes25.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  6. Steering8.4%
  7. Tyres4.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.5%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2006 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,836 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).