Nissan Navara
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 22 years from 161,652 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
161,652
Best Year
2021 (90%)
Years Covered
22
How reliable is the Nissan Navara?
Nissan Navara by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | 16,061 | 42,531 mi |
| 2020 | 88% | 10,888 | 52,178 mi |
| 2019 | 87% | 16,067 | 62,432 mi |
| 2018 | 83% | 17,622 | 73,664 mi |
| 2017 | 81% | 19,728 | 81,048 mi |
| 2016 | 84% | 16,891 | 89,822 mi |
| 2015 | 78% | 7,977 | 98,597 mi |
| 2014 | 76% | 7,431 | 105,574 mi |
| 2013 | 76% | 7,268 | 114,466 mi |
| 2012 | 73% | 7,465 | 123,837 mi |
| 2011 | 74% | 8,880 | 131,539 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 3,923 | 130,911 mi |
| 2009 | 72% | 3,868 | 123,291 mi |
| 2008 | 74% | 3,839 | 128,806 mi |
| 2007 | 73% | 4,870 | 128,252 mi |
| 2006 | 71% | 4,030 | 142,552 mi |
| 2005 | 71% | 2,577 | 137,094 mi |
| 2004 | 71% | 1,313 | 123,671 mi |
| 2003 | 70% | 644 | 125,204 mi |
| 2002 | 72% | 181 | 119,356 mi |
| 2001 | 67% | 99 | 107,762 mi |
| 2000 | 80% | 30 | 132,018 mi |
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About the Nissan Navara
The Nissan Navara has been tested 161,652 times in 2024 MOT data across 22 model years (2000 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 16,061 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 23 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer NISSAN NAVARAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 10 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 132,018 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 42,531 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Navara is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
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