MOT reliability
Nissan X terra
17 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Nissan X terra vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Nissan X terra has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,711 miles.
17
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
10,091
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan X terra problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan X terra MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Lamps & electrical26%
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Emissions & nuisance9%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Visibility3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Steering1%
Nissan X terra pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 11 | 73% |
| 9 | 11 | 64% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Nissan X terra MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan X terra MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt AND NEARSIDE. (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) (2 times)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear diff leaking oil (2 times)
- No lights at time of test (2 times)
Nissan X terra pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 90,647 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 86,806 |
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 120,910 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 128,238 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 61,020 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 72,793 |
| 2003 | 2 | 8 | 62% | 53,872 |
| 2001 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 126,039 |
Nissan X terra reliability FAQ
Across 17 Nissan X terra vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan X terra MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)); Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).
The typical Nissan X terra in our data has covered around
76,711 miles.
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