2021 Nissan Navara · 4,387 MOT tests
2021 Nissan Navara reliability
2021 Nissan Navaras fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Navara years (4,387 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- 13.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Navaras: 31.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 36,101
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,387
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.5% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Navara
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.5%
- Lights and electrics4.1%
- Tyres2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Suspension0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.16%
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 1.05%
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 0.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.55%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.52%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.5%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.51%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.32%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.19%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.82%)
Other years
Every Nissan Navara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Nissan Navara reliable?
2021 Nissan Navaras fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 Navara years (4,387 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Nissan Navara MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.16% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.05% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Nissan Navara have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Nissan Navara shows 36,101 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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