2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

8,870 MOT tests in 2024. 68.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time68.8%
Failed or needed repairs31.2%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,870 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken11.1%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction8.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    449 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    304 marked dangerous
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.5%
  2. Lights & electrics12.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Tyres4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  3. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.2%

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 2017 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 68.8% of 2017 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,870 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Nissan Navara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).