What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Nissan Navara?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Nissan Navara are: Lamps & Electrics (3.2% risk), Suspension (2.8% risk), Brakes (2.5% risk).

Nissan Navara MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Nissan Navara reliable?

Based on 105,593 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Nissan Navara has a 20.7% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

20.7%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Nissan Navara vehicles

Based on 105,593 MOT tests

7.3pp below the UK average (28%)

Nissan Navara in this age bracket has a 20.7% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and suspension.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Nissan Navara are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 3.2%

Suspension 2.8%

Brakes 2.5%

Tyres 1.6%

Visibility 1.6%

Body & Chassis 0.3%

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 3-5 year old Nissan Navara reliable?

3-5-year-old Nissan Navara vehicles have a 20.7% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Nissan Navara?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 3.2% failure risk
Suspension — 2.8% failure risk
Brakes — 2.5% failure risk

How can I prepare my Nissan Navara for its MOT?

For a 3-5-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.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-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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