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

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?

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?

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 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 182 vehicles, the 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.7%, 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?

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 (2016)

182 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI

CarHunch analysed 182 real MOT records for the 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI. 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 Tekna diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69%, which sits 11 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that suggests buyers should factor in a higher likelihood of repair costs at test time. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern here.

At around 83,500 miles median, these trucks are carrying typical mileage for their age, and the 0.56 average failures per vehicle points to modest but real wear accumulating—mostly fixable issues rather than catastrophic ones. If you're considering this model, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a diesel specialist and expect to pay for at least one or two minor fixes before it passes its next MOT.

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

First-time pass

86.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.56

Over 3.8 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

83k

Middle half: 61k–98k

For context

These stats describe 182 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 182 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 (98%)	179	86.6%	0.56

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI 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.

83,498

typical

60,704

low mileage

97,634

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCI vehicles fall between 60,704 and 97,634 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,704 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.

✓ 60,704–97,634 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Nissan Np300 Navara Tekna DCIs sit.

⚠ Over 131,805 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 — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 120 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

3.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.56

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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