Nissan Navara common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Nissan Navara at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 71,285 UK MOT tests of the Nissan Navara in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 5.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 25× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: coil spring (fractured or broken) (19×); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (18×); wheel bearings (slight play) (14×). The most common reasons a Nissan Navara fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); position lamp (not working); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Nissan Navara
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Nissan Navara than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.1% | 0.2% | 25× | 6,038 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.8% | 0.2% | 19× | 5,993 |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.5% | 0.2% | 18× | 3,594 |
| Wheel bearings: has slight play | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.3% | 0.3% | 14× | 2,269 |
| Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced | Advisory | 2008–2010 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.6% | 0.4% | 16× | 456 |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 8.2% | 0.9% | 9.1× | 1,277 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4% | 0.6% | 6.7× | 5,872 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | MOT fail | 2007–2009 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 9% | 1.3% | 6.9× | 476 |
Nissan Navara by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 978 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (7.8%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (5.5%, 3.1×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5,365 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (6.7%, 13×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 7,244 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13%) | Coil spring: fractured or broken (8.4%, 11×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5,269 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (4.3%, 21×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 3,135 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (6%, 15×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 1,717 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (7.2%, 14×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 797 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (8.2%, 14×) |
| 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) | 372 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (8.3%, 14×) |
Nissan Navara by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 953 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (14×) |
| 2005 | 1,621 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (14×) |
| 2006 | 2,378 | Wheel bearings: has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (11×) |
| 2007 | 2,711 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (12×) |
| 2008 | 2,110 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (14×) |
| 2009 | 2,064 | Chassis condition: is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2010 | 2,123 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (7.8×) |
| 2011 | 4,326 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (11×) |
| 2012 | 3,488 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (10×) |
| 2013 | 3,553 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (20×) |
| 2014 | 3,672 | Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (16×) |
| 2015 | 3,995 | Ball joint: ball joint has slight play at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (6.4×) |
| 2016 | 7,909 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (23×) |
| 2017 | 9,070 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (25×) |
| 2018 | 8,250 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (21×) |
| 2019 | 7,780 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (19×) |
| 2020 | 4,496 | Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (13×) |
| 2021 | 158 | Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (6.7×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Nissan Navara?
In 71,285 UK MOT tests of the Nissan Navara in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement): recorded on 5.1% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 25× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: coil spring (fractured or broken) (19×); malfunction indicator lamp (inoperative or indicates a malfunction) (18×); wheel bearings (slight play) (14×). The most common reasons a Nissan Navara fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); position lamp (not working); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play).
Why do Nissan Navaras fail the MOT?
Across 71,285 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Nissan Navara were coil spring (fractured or broken) (7.1% of tests); position lamp (not working) (7.9% of tests); track rod end (ball joint has excessive play) (7.4% of tests).
At what mileage do Nissan Navara problems start?
The clearest Nissan Navara-specific issue, pins and bushes (pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2016–2018 cars (5.1% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Nissan Navara data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 71,285 tests of the Nissan Navara. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.