2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

7,973 MOT tests in 2024. 73.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time73.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.0%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,973 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    300 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    351 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.0%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension12.7%
  2. Lights & electrics10.2%
  3. Brakes8.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  5. Tyres4.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.4%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%

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 2018 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 73.0% of 2018 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,973 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).