2022 Nissan Navara: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Nissan Navara first registered in 2022: we looked at the 127 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 127 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2022 Nissan Navara MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2022 Nissan Navara MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes17% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres14% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Lights and electrics7% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension5% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Oil and fluid leaks4% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2022 Nissan Navara
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Nissan Navara compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,787 | Tyres 18% |
| 2020 | 12,967 | Brakes 18% |
| 2019 | 22,225 | Brakes 20% |
| 2018 | 23,709 | Tyres 21% |
| 2017 | 26,575 | Suspension 28% |
| 2016 | 23,155 | Suspension 27% |
| 2015 | 11,700 | Suspension 31% |
| 2014 | 10,548 | Suspension 35% |
| 2013 | 10,284 | Suspension 38% |
| 2012 | 9,937 | Suspension 40% |
| 2011 | 11,814 | Suspension 42% |
| 2010 | 5,705 | Lights and electrics 42% |
| 2009 | 5,369 | Lights and electrics 45% |
| 2008 | 5,296 | Lights and electrics 44% |
| 2007 | 6,693 | Suspension 43% |
| 2006 | 5,824 | Suspension 43% |
| 2005 | 3,895 | Lights and electrics 47% |
| 2004 | 2,330 | Lights and electrics 49% |
| 2003 | 966 | Brakes 49% |
| 2002 | 311 | Brakes 50% |
| 2001 | 169 | Suspension 49% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Nissan Navara cars first registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score