2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

4,454 MOT tests in 2024. 80.3% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time80.3%
Failed or needed repairs19.7%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,454 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    162 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    166 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.1%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.3%
  2. Lights & electrics6.6%
  3. Suspension4.4%
  4. Tyres3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.6%

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: 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 2020 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 80.3% of 2020 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,454 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).