Nissan Navara reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan Navara is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 89 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 19 of 42, and 32.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (4.6% of tests).
Ranked 19 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 71,982 Nissan Navaras aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 32.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan Navara is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 16.2% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
32.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
16.2%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,600
Typical age at test: 7 years
Nissan Navara MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan Navara MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working3.5% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
What the Nissan Navara fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 13.1% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 11.9% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Brakes | 8.0% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 6.3% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Visibility | 5.7% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Tyres | 3.8% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Steering | 3.7% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | About average |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan Navara reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Nissan Navara is 12% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 89 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan Navara?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 4.6% of tests. It fails on body and structure and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Nissan Navaras fail their MOT?
32.4% of Nissan Navaras aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 16.2% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan Navara combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.