Nissan Navara Tekna DCI (2016)
2016 Nissan Navara Tekna DCI
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan Navara Tekna DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Nissan Navara Tekna DCI has a first-time pass rate of just 59.8%, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals ongoing reliability concerns for this generation. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 0%, so safety isn't a worry—but the 0.44 average failures per vehicle suggest these are mainly minor or fixable issues rather than showstoppers.
At nearly 90,000 miles on the clock, these Navaras are running high mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating faults regularly enough to fail MOT. If you're considering one, budget for repairs and insist on a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the specific failure patterns; a full service history and evidence of recent work will be your best insurance against the 40% failure rate you're inheriting.
What to check before buying a 2016 Nissan Navara Tekna DCI
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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 109 | 59.5% | 0.44 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Nissan Navara Tekna DCI 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 2016 Nissan Navara Tekna DCI vehicles fall between 67,236 and 111,896 miles.
2016 Nissan Navara Tekna DCI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 53 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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