Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto?

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 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto?

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 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto?

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 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles, the 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto?

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 Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto (2016)

151 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.5% first-time pass rate

2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto

CarHunch analysed 151 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Navara diesel is a notably unreliable proposition: just 58.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning four in ten will need repairs before they're roadworthy. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while you'll face annoying faults, nothing life-threatening has emerged.

These trucks are running 83,776 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, but the problem is clear in the failure pattern: owners average 0.33 failures per MOT test, suggesting electrical and mechanical gremlins are routine rather than exceptional. Before committing to one, insist on a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the diesel engine bay, gearbox oil condition, and any history of prior repairs—this isn't a truck you should buy sight unseen.

We have limited data for the 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

88.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 2.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

84k

Middle half: 66k–96k

For context

These stats describe 151 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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Based on MOT data from 151 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - 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. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	149	88.6%	0.33

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto 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.

83,776

typical

65,501

low mileage

96,430

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto vehicles fall between 65,501 and 96,430 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 65,501 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.

✓ 65,501–96,430 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Autos sit.

⚠ Over 130,180 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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

2.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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