Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Nissan Navara?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Nissan Navara?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Nissan Navara?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2019 Nissan Navara reliable?

Based on MOT data from 8,060 vehicles, the 2019 Nissan Navara has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2019 Nissan Navara?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2019 Nissan Navara are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21.1% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19.3% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Nissan Navara?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Navara (2019)

8,060 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.1% first-time pass rate

2019 Nissan Navara

CarHunch analysed 8,060 real MOT records for the 2019 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 2019 Nissan Navara passes its first MOT 3 percentage points above the UK average at 83%, which is a solid result—though nearly one in five of these vehicles (19.4%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so mechanical faults do warrant attention when inspecting a used example. The median mileage of 52,422 miles is reasonable for a five-year-old pickup, and while the average vehicle carries 0.8 failures and 3.8 advisories per test, these figures suggest mostly minor wear items rather than systemic problems.

When buying a used Navara from this year, prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the suspension, braking system, and any signs of fluid leaks, since dangerous defects cluster around these areas. A full service history and evidence of regular maintenance will matter more than the model's average reliability score—these are working vehicles, and how they've been looked after makes the real difference.

The 2019 Nissan Navara passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (85.1%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

19.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.8

Over 4.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 37k–73k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 8,060 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 8,060 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 21.1%

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 16.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 14.2%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction · …

Suspension & steering 7.6%

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Nissan Navara

Based on MOT data from 8,060 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 19.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	8,059	85.1%	0.8

Colour Breakdown

Based on 125,950 Nissan Navara vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 32.8%

41,345

Grey 22.8%

28,722

Silver 18%

22,708

Blue 10.1%

12,687

White 9.9%

12,506

Red 2.8%

3,523

Yellow 1.4%

1,777

Green 1.2%

1,449

Bronze 0.6%

716

Beige 0.3%

343

Orange 0.1%

111

Brown 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

52,422

typical

36,668

low mileage

73,308

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Nissan Navara vehicles fall between 36,668 and 73,308 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 36,668 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 36,668–73,308 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Nissan Navaras sit.

⚠ Over 98,965 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Nissan Navara — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Nissan Navaras are still on the road.

Strong survival — 7,005 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.8

Avg failures per vehicle

3.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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