2020 Nissan Navara · 10,791 MOT tests
2020 Nissan Navara reliability
2020 Nissan Navaras fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 Navara years (10,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 45,071
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,791
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.3% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Navara
Fail rate by area
- Brakes5.2%
- Lights and electrics5%
- Suspension3.3%
- Tyres2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.53%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.3%
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 1.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.88%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.82%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.69%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.1%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.92%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.84%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (1.08%)
Other years
Every Nissan Navara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Nissan Navara reliable?
2020 Nissan Navaras fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 Navara years (10,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Nissan Navara MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (1.53% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.41% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.3% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Nissan Navara have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Nissan Navara shows 45,071 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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