What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Nissan Navara?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Nissan Navara are: Lamps & Electrics (3.3% risk), Brakes (2.7% risk), Tyres (1.9% risk).

Nissan Navara MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Nissan Navara reliable?

Based on 25,677 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Nissan Navara has a 15.2% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

15.2%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Nissan Navara vehicles

Based on 25,677 MOT tests

12.8pp below the UK average (28%)

Nissan Navara shows good reliability at this age, with a 15.2% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Nissan Navara are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 3.3%

Brakes 2.7%

Tyres 1.9%

Visibility 1.3%

Suspension 0.8%

Body & Chassis 0.2%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Nissan Navara MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	15.2%	25,677	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	20.7%	105,593	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	32.0%	112,325	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	44.6%	63,473	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	44.7%	26,613	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Nissan Navara reliable?

Yes. Based on 25,677 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Nissan Navara vehicles have a 15.2% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Nissan Navara?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 3.3% failure risk
Brakes — 2.7% failure risk
Tyres — 1.9% failure risk

How can I prepare my Nissan Navara for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Nissan Navara, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Nissan Navara Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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