2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

3,447 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,447 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    178 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.0%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.0%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  10. Side repeaters: not working2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.2%
  2. Brakes15.8%
  3. Suspension15.4%
  4. Body & chassis12.0%
  5. Steering10.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  8. Tyres4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.6%

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 2013 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2013 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,447 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).