Nissan Navara (2016)
2016 Nissan Navara
CarHunch analysed 8,904 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan Navara.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2016 Nissan Navara has a decent first-time pass rate (83.3%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 8,904 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 8,904 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Nissan Navara
Based on MOT data from 8,904 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (100%) | 8,903 | 83.3% | 1.47 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 125,950 Nissan Navara vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Nissan Navara vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle 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
Almost all 2016 Nissan Navaras are 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
MOT History Averages
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