2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

3,531 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,531 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.6%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    179 marked dangerous
  6. Horn: not working2.7%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    87 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.4%
  2. Suspension13.9%
  3. Brakes11.9%
  4. Body & chassis9.4%
  5. Steering9.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  8. Tyres4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.2%

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 2014 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2014 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,531 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).