2013 Nissan Navara · 12,618 MOT tests
2013 Nissan Navara reliability
2013 Nissan Navaras fail 38.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 19 Navara years (12,618 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- 38.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 103,965
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,618
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.1% of tests fail here (216% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Navara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Suspension10.2%
- Brakes8.8%
- Steering8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.1%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 4.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 4.21%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.9%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.39%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.29%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.24%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.24%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.83%)
Other years
Every Nissan Navara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Nissan Navara reliable?
2013 Nissan Navaras fail 38.2% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 19 Navara years (12,618 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Nissan Navara MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.1% of tests), position lamp not working (4.25% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (4.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Nissan Navara have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Nissan Navara shows 103,965 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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