2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

7,052 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,052 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    277 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    294 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.7%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics6.3%
  2. Brakes5.8%
  3. Tyres3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.1%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2021 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2021 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,052 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).