2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

2,190 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test127,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,190 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.5%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. Washers: not working2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.4%
  2. Body & chassis27.4%
  3. Suspension25.8%
  4. Brakes20.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.7%
  6. Steering8.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2007 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2007 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,190 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).