Nissan Navara DCI Aventura (2006)
2006 Nissan Navara DCI Aventura
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2006 Nissan Navara DCI Aventura. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 Navara DCI Aventura is a poor MOT performer with just a 5.6% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%—meaning 94 out of every 100 of these vehicles fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare (0%), so failures tend to be fixable rather than catastrophic safety issues.
At 141,672 miles median mileage, these are well-used workhorses, yet they average only 0.15 failures per vehicle, suggesting owners who keep them running do so through regular maintenance rather than accident avoidance. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focused on the specific failure patterns this generation is prone to—likely suspension, emissions, or structural rust—rather than assuming you're buying a lemon.
What to check before buying a 2006 Nissan Navara DCI Aventura
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Nissan Navara DCI Aventura vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Nissan Navara DCI Aventura vehicles fall between 134,463 and 166,562 miles.
MOT History Averages
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