2018 Nissan Navara · 30,244 MOT tests
2018 Nissan Navara reliability
2018 Nissan Navaras fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Navara years (30,244 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- 23.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 58,779
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,244
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 8.3% of tests fail here (199% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Navara
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.3%
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Brakes5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.66%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.64%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.95%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.68%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (3.58%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (2.51%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (1.52%)
Other years
Every Nissan Navara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Nissan Navara reliable?
2018 Nissan Navaras fail 23.3% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 19 Navara years (30,244 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Navara MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.66% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.64% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan Navara have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Nissan Navara shows 58,779 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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