2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

3,911 MOT tests in 2024. 56.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.1%
Failed or needed repairs43.9%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,911 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.2%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  10. Washers: not working2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.3%
  2. Suspension24.0%
  3. Body & chassis20.3%
  4. Brakes14.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.7%
  6. Steering9.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%

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: 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 2011 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 56.1% of 2011 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,911 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Navara?

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

Is the 2011 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).