2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Nissan Navara MOT pass rate and common faults

7,520 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,520 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    281 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    264 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.9%
  2. Brakes7.9%
  3. Lights & electrics7.4%
  4. Tyres3.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.5%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%

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: 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 2019 Nissan Navara?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2019 Nissan Navara cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,520 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Nissan Navara?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2019 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).