Nissan Navara (2016)
2016 Nissan Navara
CarHunch analysed 8,904 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan Navara. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Nissan Navara passes its MOT slightly better than the UK average—82.2% versus 80%—but nearly one in three have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and suggests mechanical wear issues worth investigating pre-purchase. Diesel is the only option here, and it performs as expected for this truck segment.
With a median mileage of 66,267 miles for an eight-year-old vehicle, these Navaras have been worked reasonably hard, yet they're averaging 1.47 failures per test, which is manageable. The high advisory count of 8.4 per vehicle points to typical wear items—expect frequent attention to suspension, braking, and underbody components. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, steering linkages, and brake system, as these are where the Navara's working life tends to show first.
What to check before buying a 2016 Nissan Navara
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.
- ⚠️ 31.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (100%) | 8,903 | 82.2% | 1.47 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 71.4% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Nissan Navara 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 vehicles fall between 49,003 and 87,271 miles.
2016 Nissan Navara — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 7,470 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Nissan Navara
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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39.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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33.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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29.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.9%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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20.6%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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