Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Nissan Navara reliable?

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles, the 2022 Nissan Navara has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Nissan Navara?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Nissan Navara are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13.2% 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 2022 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 (2022)

129 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2022 Nissan Navara

CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Nissan Navara is a genuinely reliable truck, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.0% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 2.3% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect. Petrol versus diesel comparisons don't apply here since the Navara is diesel-only, so this figure represents the real-world safety picture for the model.

At an average mileage of 40,355 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these Navaras have seen moderate use, yet they're averaging just 0.11 failures per test and 0.8 advisories, suggesting robust build quality. If you're shopping for one, check the service history and verify recent tyre and brake condition during your inspection — those advisories typically cluster around wear items — but the MOT data indicates this generation is holding up well.

We have limited data for the 2022 Nissan Navara — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

31k

Middle half: 22k–58k

For context

These stats describe 129 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 129 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 17%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside 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 9.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

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

Other issues 7.5%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Lighting 3.8%

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed · Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 3.8%

Windscreen wiper blade defective

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Nissan Navara

Based on MOT data from 129 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.3% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

31,336

typical

22,295

low mileage

57,956

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Nissan Navara vehicles fall between 22,295 and 57,956 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,295 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.

✓ 22,295–57,956 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Nissan Navaras sit.

⚠ Over 78,240 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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