MOT reliability

Nissan Terano

Q: Is the Nissan Terano reliable?

Across 39 Nissan Terano vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan Terano?

The typical Nissan Terano in our data has covered around 126,925 miles.

39 vehicles · 502 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 39 Nissan Terano vehicles and 502 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Terano has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 126,925 miles.

Vehicles

502

MOT tests

11,233

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Terano problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Terano MOT tests:

Other92%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Brakes4%
Seatbelts & equipment4%
Body & structure4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Steering2%
Identification & plates1%

Nissan Terano pass rate by age

How the Nissan Terano's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	22	77%
4	30	80%
5	26	92%
6	29	72%
7	28	75%
8	32	66%
9	29	79%
10	39	67%
11	36	72%
12	37	65%
13	31	74%
14	33	67%
15	27	59%
16	24	62%
17	12	83%
18	13	77%
19	12	67%
20	13	69%

Fuel types: Diesel (38), Petrol (1)

Most common Nissan Terano MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Terano MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (27 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (17 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (15 times)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (14 times)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (14 times)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (14 times)
Oil leak (14 times)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (13 times)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (13 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (13 times)
Fuel pipe/s corroded (12 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (11 times)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (10 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)

Nissan Terano pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	1	12	83%	163,890
2005	1	23	78%	151,053
2004	7	92	73%	124,017
2003	8	110	70%	129,259
2002	7	80	79%	96,437
2001	3	35	71%	4,866
1999	2	31	65%	121,343
1998	1	12	75%	73,837
1996	4	50	64%	154,718
1995	2	40	62%	187,697
1993	1	3	100%	154,502
1991	1	4	50%	176,776

Nissan Terano reliability FAQ

Across 39 Nissan Terano vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Terano MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Nissan Terano in our data has covered around 126,925 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	22	77%
4	30	80%
5	26	92%
6	29	72%
7	28	75%
8	32	66%
9	29	79%
10	39	67%
11	36	72%
12	37	65%
13	31	74%
14	33	67%
15	27	59%
16	24	62%
17	12	83%
18	13	77%
19	12	67%
20	13	69%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	22	77%
4	30	80%
5	26	92%
6	29	72%
7	28	75%
8	32	66%
9	29	79%
10	39	67%
11	36	72%
12	37	65%
13	31	74%
14	33	67%
15	27	59%
16	24	62%
17	12	83%
18	13	77%
19	12	67%
20	13	69%