2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,741 MOT tests in 2024. 54.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time54.3%
Failed or needed repairs45.7%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,741 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.3%
  9. Washers: not working3.0%
  10. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.2%
  2. Suspension26.3%
  3. Body & chassis25.9%
  4. Brakes21.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.4%
  6. Steering9.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2009 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 54.3% of 2009 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,741 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).