MOT reliability
Nissan Tarrano
6 vehicles · 72 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Nissan Tarrano vehicles and 72 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Tarrano has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,143 miles.
6
Vehicles
72
MOT tests
6,620
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Tarrano problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Tarrano MOT tests:
-
Other77%
-
Brakes10%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
-
Seatbelts & equipment7%
-
Body & structure5%
-
Emissions & nuisance4%
-
Lamps & electrical3%
-
Steering2%
Nissan Tarrano pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 6 | 50% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (1)
Most common Nissan Tarrano MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Tarrano MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (5 times)
- fuel pipes corroded (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (4 times)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
Nissan Tarrano pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 138,547 |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 166,303 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 101,683 |
| 2000 | 2 | 32 | 69% | 78,504 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 75,679 |
Nissan Tarrano reliability FAQ
Across 6 Nissan Tarrano vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Tarrano MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.
The typical Nissan Tarrano in our data has covered around
112,143 miles.
Compare the Nissan Tarrano
See how the Nissan Tarrano stacks up against other Nissan models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Nissan Tarrano
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Nissan models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks