2019 Nissan Navara — MOT failures & pass rate
35,134 MOT tests on the 2019 Nissan Navara are in this dataset, and 85.1% of them passed. Against pick-up trucks of a similar age (13.5% fail rate), the 2019 Navara comes out 1.5pp worse. Failures cluster in suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (5.4%) and brakes (5.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, brake pads and headlamp aim — coil spring alone was recorded 2,007 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.7% in the 0-30k band and 22.3% in the 150k+ band, a 12.6-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 16.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 9.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 18.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 5.4% | 1,907 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.4% | 1,884 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 1,840 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.9% | 1,006 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.2% | 781 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 641 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 2,007 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,134 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,012 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 935 |
| 5 | Wipers | 835 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 605 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.5% | 5,808 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.6% | 5,487 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 5.5% | 1,946 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.1% | 1,792 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.7% | 1,663 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 1,459 |
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 | 6,528 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 14,566 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 8,709 | 17.2% |
| 90-120k | 3,738 | 18.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,191 | 19.7% |
| 150k+ | 399 | 22.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 148 | 9.5% |
| 2022 | 8,757 | 11.6% |
| 2023 | 8,926 | 14.2% |
| 2024 | 8,673 | 15.6% |
| 2025 | 8,630 | 18.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Navara
On a 2019 Navara, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (5.4% 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.
- Brakes (5.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (5.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2019 Nissan Navaras pass their MOT?
85.1% of the 35,134 2019 Nissan Navara MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Nissan Navara?
Suspension, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by brakes (5.4%).
Does the 2019 Navara get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 22.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 35,134 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.