2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

3,905 MOT tests in 2024. 63.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time63.0%
Failed or needed repairs37.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,905 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    147 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    111 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.0%
  2. Suspension14.2%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  5. Steering6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Body & chassis5.3%
  8. Tyres3.6%

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 worn9.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.0%

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 2015 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 63.0% of 2015 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,905 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Navara?

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

Is the 2015 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).