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Nissan

Terrano

2,603 MOT tests analysed. runs below the UK fleet average — here's where Terranos pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.

That's 13.4 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,988 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.

Pass

62.4%

Pass-after-fix

6.3%

Fail

30.1%

Avg miles

113,403

Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%

The picture

Terrano: a below-average pass rate worth digging into

Across 2,603 MOT tests, the Terrano returns 62.4% first-time pass — well below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is the strength or continuity of the load bearing. A split CV-joint boot and a missing CV-joint boot round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 113,403, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.

Top ten reasons for rejection.

  1. 01

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    242 occurrences · 9.3% of tests

  2. 02

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated

    169 occurrences · 6.5% of tests

  3. 03

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    148 occurrences · 5.7% of tests

  4. 04

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    147 occurrences · 5.6% of tests

  5. 05

    Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view

    144 occurrences · 5.5% of tests

  6. 06

    Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

    127 occurrences · 4.9% of tests

  7. 07

    A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    119 occurrences · 4.6% of tests

  8. 08

    A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

    111 occurrences · 4.3% of tests

  9. 09

    Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

    105 occurrences · 4.0% of tests

  10. 10

    Exhaust system leaking or insecure

    101 occurrences · 3.9% of tests

Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.

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Buying or keeping a Terrano?

Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.

If you own a Terrano and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.