2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

100 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 100 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding8.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.0%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.0%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.0%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.0%
  2. Brakes32.0%
  3. Body & chassis26.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)15.0%
  5. Suspension13.0%
  6. Steering5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded36.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn14.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.0%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced14.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.0%

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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2002 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2002 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 100 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).