Is the Nissan Navara reliable?

The Nissan Navara has an average MOT pass rate of 77% across 22 years, based on 161,652 tests in 2026. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2021 with a 90% pass rate.

Which year Nissan Navara is best?

The 2021 Nissan Navara has the highest MOT pass rate at 90%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 67%. There's a 23 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

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

About the Nissan Navara

The Nissan Navara has been tested 161,652 times in 2026 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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2299cc)

£1,245

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,695

Per month£141/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Nissan Navara?

vs national average-5% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-4% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread23 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Nissan Navara by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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