2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

7,675 MOT tests in 2024. 72.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time72.2%
Failed or needed repairs27.8%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,675 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.3%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    403 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    229 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.9%
  2. Suspension13.2%
  3. Brakes7.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  5. Tyres4.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 72.2% of 2016 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,675 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).