2006 Nissan Navara — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Nissan Navara passed 69.9% of its 15,499 recorded MOT tests. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail 29.0% of the time, so this is 1.1pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (17.3%) and body, structure & corrosion (15.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are chassis condition, component mounting prescribed areas and position lamp — chassis condition alone was recorded 1,635 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.4% in the 0-30k band and 31.1% in the 150k+ band, a 19.7-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 28.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.9% in 2021 to 29.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 2,686 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.2% | 2,360 |
| 3 | Suspension | 14.8% | 2,292 |
| 4 | Brakes | 12.0% | 1,858 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.9% | 1,229 |
| 6 | Steering | 6.6% | 1,026 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chassis condition | 1,635 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 1,271 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 1,212 |
| 4 | Joints | 1,034 |
| 5 | Track rod end | 1,023 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 995 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 28.4% | 4,410 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 28.4% | 4,396 |
| 3 | Brakes | 28.0% | 4,332 |
| 4 | Tyres | 19.1% | 2,967 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 2,888 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.8% | 1,977 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 44 | 11.4% |
| 30-60k | 314 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,398 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 3,408 | 30.7% |
| 120-150k | 4,473 | 30.7% |
| 150k+ | 5,846 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,371 | 30.9% |
| 2022 | 3,847 | 29.9% |
| 2023 | 3,040 | 29.7% |
| 2024 | 2,362 | 30.0% |
| 2025 | 1,879 | 29.3% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Navara
On a 2006 Navara, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (17.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (14.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Nissan Navaras pass their MOT?
69.9% of the 15,499 2006 Nissan Navara MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Nissan Navara?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.3% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (15.2%).
Does the 2006 Navara get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.4% in the 0-30k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,499 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.