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Nissan Terrano MOT pass rate and common problems

63.5% of Nissan Terranos passed the 2024 MOT (based on 1,462 first tests): 57.5% at the first attempt and 6.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it is statistically indistinguishable from normal: MOT Risk Index 104.3 (95% CI 98.1–110.5; 100 = normal).

Nissan Terrano at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate63.5%incl. 6.1% fixed at the test centre20241462
Passed at the first attempt57.5%all first tests20241462
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 98.1–110.5)104.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 498 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20241462
Biggest excess: Body, chassis, structure49.9per 10015.3 same-age2019–202419835
Dangerous defects22.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202419835
Advisory items246.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202419835
strip · Nissan Terrano · MOT Risk Index · 104.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Nissan Terrano. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 498 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 431 and 564 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Nissan Terrano index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank498of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20241462
Best rank within its 95% interval431rankother models held where they are20241462
Worst rank within its 95% interval564rankother models held where they are20241462

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 109.9 to 104.3 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Nissan Terrano MOT, and how often?

Nissan Terrano MOTs fail most often on ‘body, chassis, structure’: 49.9 per 100 tests, against 15.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 19,835).

bar · Nissan Terrano · Body, chassis, structure · 49.9 vs 15.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure49.9per 10015.32019–20249889
Suspension49.4per 10031.72019–20249791
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment30.3per 10039.22019–20246009
Brakes27.5per 10024.32019–20245455
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems15.2per 1003.42019–20243019
Visibility13.7per 10012.92019–20242718

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 19,835 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Terrano's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Nissan Terrano advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: body, chassis, structure advisories became a fail at the next MOT 32.4% of the time.

funnel · Nissan Terrano · Body, chassis, structure · 32.4 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on body, chassis, structure: 32.4 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure32.4% next failmedian model2019–20242948
Suspension26.0% next failmedian model2019–20244798
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems19.1% next failmedian model2019–2024661
Brakes18.1% next failmedian model2019–20244516
Steering15.8% next failmedian model2019–2024945
Tyres8.9% next failmedian model2019–20242533
Noise, emissions and leaks4.6% next failmedian model2019–20241592
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241568

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Nissan Terrano got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Nissan Terrano MOTs flag suspension most: 73.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 19,835).

bar · Nissan Terrano · Suspension · 73.9 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension73.9per 10026.22019–202414663
Brakes56.4per 10034.72019–202411180
Body, chassis, structure36.8per 1004.62019–20247292
Tyres30.4per 10039.72019–20246037
Non-component advisories13.4per 1007.82019–20242654
Noise, emissions and leaks13.3per 1005.22019–20242638

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 19,835 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Nissan Terrano?

For Nissan Terranos aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘body, chassis, structure’: 31.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 4,375).

bar · Nissan Terrano · Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars) · 18.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)18.3% next fail2019–2024449
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)14.2% next fail2019–2024449
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)10.7% next fail2019–2024449
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024449
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024449
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024449
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024449
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024449
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 449 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024449
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory26.6% next fail2019–2024563
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory25.0% next fail2019–2024563
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory17.4% next fail2019–2024563
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory15.1% next fail2019–2024563
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.1% next fail2019–2024563
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–2024563
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.9% next fail2019–2024563
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–2024563
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–2024563
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail33.0% next fail2019–2024919
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail26.0% next fail2019–2024919
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail22.3% next fail2019–2024919
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.4% next fail2019–2024919
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–2024919
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.1% next fail2019–2024919
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.3% next fail2019–2024919
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–2024919
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–2024919
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024919
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024919
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass17.9% next fail2019–20242115
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass14.5% next fail2019–20242115
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass10.6% next fail2019–20242115
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.6% next fail2019–20242115
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.9% next fail2019–20242115
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20242115
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20242115
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20242115
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.2% next fail2019–20242115
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20242115
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242115
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory27.7% next fail2019–20242972
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory22.0% next fail2019–20242972
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.6% next fail2019–20242972
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.0% next fail2019–20242972
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.1% next fail2019–20242972
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–20242972
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.4% next fail2019–20242972
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.4% next fail2019–20242972
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20242972
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242972
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20242972
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail31.1% next fail2019–20244375
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail27.5% next fail2019–20244375
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail22.6% next fail2019–20244375
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.4% next fail2019–20244375
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.0% next fail2019–20244375
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.7% next fail2019–20244375
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–20244375
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20244375
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20244375
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20244375
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20244375
Buses and coaches supplementary tests, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20244375
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass13.7% next fail2019–2024584
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass13.0% next fail2019–2024584
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass11.1% next fail2019–2024584
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass8.7% next fail2019–2024584
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024584
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–2024584
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass4.8% next fail2019–2024584
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–2024584
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–2024584
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory20.4% next fail2019–2024898
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory18.6% next fail2019–2024898
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory17.6% next fail2019–2024898
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory13.5% next fail2019–2024898
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory9.5% next fail2019–2024898
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.5% next fail2019–2024898
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–2024898
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–2024898
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–2024898
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail29.2% next fail2019–20241120
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail24.6% next fail2019–20241120
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail22.1% next fail2019–20241120
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail18.7% next fail2019–20241120
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail13.1% next fail2019–20241120
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail12.2% next fail2019–20241120
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–20241120
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20241120
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–20241120
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241120
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241120

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Nissan Terrano get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Nissan Terrano gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 22.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 163.2 major and 26.1 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Nissan Terrano · Dangerous defects · 22.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 22.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects22.8per 10011.22019–202419835

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 19,835 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Terrano still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Nissan Terrano go from 48.3% at age 18 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 35.9–60.8%) to 45.6% at age 19 (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 39.5–51.8%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 39.5–51.8%) (2024, n = 1,462).

line · Nissan Terrano · Age 18 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 35.9–60.8%) · 48.3 vs 43.9 · 2024
Age 18 (rough esti: 48.3. Age 19 (rough esti: 45.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 35.9–60.8%)48.3% failed first time43.9202458
Age 19 (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 39.5–51.8%)45.6% failed first time43.52024248

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Nissan Terrano compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Nissan Terranos fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 14, where they fail more often: 51% against 34.6% (2024, n = 1,051).

line · Nissan Terrano · Age 13 · 47.9 vs 32.6 · 2024
Age 13: 47.9. Age 20: 45.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1347.9% fail32.62024215
Age 1451% fail34.620241051
Age 1549.0% fail3620242250
Age 1648.3% fail37.020242829
Age 1748.2% fail37.420242926
Age 1847.1% fail37.820242705
Age 1946.4% fail37.420242344
Age 2045.8% fail36.920241817

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Terrano years should I avoid?

Nissan Terrano build years range from index 94.5 to 106.9 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,462).

No Nissan Terrano build year stands out once age is allowed for; every year's interval includes normal.

bar · Nissan Terrano · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 832 tests, 95% interval 85.2–103.8) · 94.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 832 tests, 95% interval 85.2–103.8)94.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024832
Build year 2002 (rough estimate: 1,716 tests, 95% interval 92.6–105.9)99.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241716
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,964 tests, 95% interval 92.4–102.5)97.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242964
Build year 200496index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244528
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 3,144 tests, 95% interval 93.0–102.8)97.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243144
Build year 2006 (rough estimate: 577 tests, 95% interval 94.8–119.1)106.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024577

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Nissan Terrano MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Nissan Terrano MOT: about £173 (up to about £328 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 1,462).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Nissan Terrano · Expected repair bill · 172.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill172.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1462
Estimated range lower172.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1462
Estimated range upper327.9GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue1462
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)88.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue1462
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)42.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue1462
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)41.3GBP expected contribution150price catalogue1462

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Terrano more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Nissan Terrano and 5 as often or more. The Nissan Terrano has an MOT Risk Index of 104.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 1,462).

bar · Nissan Terrano · Nissan Terrano (this model) · 104.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan Terrano (this model)104.3index100 = normal20241462
Nissan Pickup111.2index104.320241297
Citroen C-Crosser104.7index104.320241698
Chrysler PT105.4index104.320241916
Mazda B2500100.9index104.320241632
Mazda CX-7107.7index104.320241292
Isuzu Trooper102.9index104.320242503
Mitsubishi Delica112.1index104.320241342
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Hyundai Terracan97index104.320241242

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Terrano normally do?

Nissan Terrano: Age 18 median (rough estimate) is 123737 miles (2024).

line · Nissan Terrano · Age 18 median (rough estimate) · 123737 vs baseline · 2024
Age 18 median (rou: 123737. Age 19 P75 (rough : 134803. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 18 median (rough estimate)123737miles202458
Age 19 median (rough estimate)112419miles2024248
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)83325miles2024248
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)134803miles2024248

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Nissan Terrano MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 35.1% of Nissan Terranos with 40,000 to 70,000 miles failed first time, against 44.1% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 430). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Nissan Terrano · Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 27.9–43%) · 35.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 27.9–43%)35.1% failed first time2024151
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 34.5–45.4%)39.9% failed first time2024306
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 43.8–52.6%)48.2% failed first time2024496
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 38.4–50%)44.1% failed first time2024279

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Terrano last?

61.2% of Nissan Terranos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 15.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 11,615).

line · Nissan Terrano · 100,000 miles · 61.2 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 61.2. 200,000 miles (rou: 2.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles61.2% of tested cars202411615
150,000 miles15.0% of tested cars20242850
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2%)2.0% of tested cars2024376

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Terrano driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Nissan Terrano index is 105.0, against 107.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 1,462).

slope · Nissan Terrano · Age and mileage adjusted index · 105 vs 107.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 107.7 vs 105. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index105index107.72019–20241462

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Terrano fuel fails its MOT less?

All Nissan Terranos tested were diesel: 42.5% failed first time (2024, n = 1,439).

bar · Nissan Terrano · Diesel · 42.5 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel42.5% fail first timeother fuels20241439

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Terrano engine is best?

No Nissan Terrano engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 1,462).

bar · Nissan Terrano · Diesel over 2.0 litre · 99.9 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre99.9index vs model norm100 = model average202419349
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 94.7–119.4)107index vs model norm100 = model average2024303

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Nissan Terrano fail its MOT most?

Nissan Terrano fails first-time MOTs most in Dorchester (DT): 71.9% against 47.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 153).

First-time failure rates for the Nissan Terrano range from 34.8% in the Sheffield (S) postcode area to 62.6% in the Exeter (EX) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

map · Nissan Terrano · Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 64.3–78.4%) · 71.9 vs 42.5 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 35%. 63%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 64.3–78.4%)71.9% fail first time42.52024153
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 57.5–73.8%)66.1% fail first time42.52024127
Exeter (EX)62.6% fail first time42.52024548
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 18.9–35.8%)26.5% fail first time42.52024102
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 25.4–38.5%)31.6% fail first time42.52024190
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 24.6–42.7%)33% fail first time42.52024100
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 56.3–66.8%)61.7% fail first time42.52024321
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 54.0–66.1%)60.2% fail first time42.52024249
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 53.5–66.2%)60% fail first time42.52024225
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 53.8–65.4%)59.7% fail first time42.52024273
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 51.9–66.2%)59.2% fail first time42.52024179
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 50.3–67.0%)58.9% fail first time42.52024129
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 50.9–61.7%)56.4% fail first time42.52024321
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 48.5–61.3%)55.0% fail first time42.52024229
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 45.7–62.0%)54.0% fail first time42.52024139
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 45.8–60.5%)53.2% fail first time42.52024171
Swansea (SA)52.6% fail first time42.52024587
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 45.9–59.2%)52.6% fail first time42.52024213
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 46.4–58.4%)52.5% fail first time42.52024265
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 44.4–60.1%)52.3% fail first time42.52024153
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 45.1–58.8%)52% fail first time42.52024200
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 45.5–58.4%)52.0% fail first time42.52024227
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 204 tests, 95% interval 45.1–58.7%)52.0% fail first time42.52024204
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 46.4–57.4%)51.9% fail first time42.52024312
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 44.9–58.3%)51.7% fail first time42.52024211
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 42.0–60.7%)51.4% fail first time42.52024107
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 43.5–59.0%)51.3% fail first time42.52024156
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 43.6–58.9%)51.3% fail first time42.52024160
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 41.3–58.7%)50% fail first time42.52024122
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 41.0–59.0%)50% fail first time42.52024116
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 42.4–57.0%)49.7% fail first time42.52024175
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 42.5–56.1%)49.3% fail first time42.52024205
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 43.1–55.3%)49.2% fail first time42.52024252
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 40.5–57.9%)49.2% fail first time42.52024122
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 326 tests, 95% interval 43.7–54.5%)49.1% fail first time42.52024326
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 39.8–58.4%)49.1% fail first time42.52024108
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 238 tests, 95% interval 42.5–55.1%)48.7% fail first time42.52024238
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 392 tests, 95% interval 43.6–53.4%)48.5% fail first time42.52024392
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 40.8–56.1%)48.4% fail first time42.52024159
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 44.0–52.8%)48.4% fail first time42.52024488
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 39.2–56.8%)47.9% fail first time42.52024121
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 40.3–55.5%)47.9% fail first time42.52024163
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 372 tests, 95% interval 42.6–52.7%)47.6% fail first time42.52024372
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 38.4–56.0%)47.1% fail first time42.52024121
York (YO) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 39.5–52.7%)46.0% fail first time42.52024215
Peterborough (PE)46% fail first time42.52024550
Norwich (NR)45.8% fail first time42.52024504
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 449 tests, 95% interval 41.1–50.3%)45.7% fail first time42.52024449
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 38.5–52.9%)45.6% fail first time42.52024182
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 39.1–52.3%)45.6% fail first time42.52024215
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 243 tests, 95% interval 39.1–51.6%)45.3% fail first time42.52024243
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 38.1–52.1%)45.0% fail first time42.52024191
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 39.2–50.2%)44.7% fail first time42.52024309
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 39.3–49.7%)44.4% fail first time42.52024351
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 39.1–49.5%)44.2% fail first time42.52024346
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 37.1–51.1%)44.0% fail first time42.52024191
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 381 tests, 95% interval 38.9–48.8%)43.8% fail first time42.52024381
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 36.4–51.1%)43.6% fail first time42.52024172
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 36.6–49.3%)42.8% fail first time42.52024229
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 35.7–49.7%)42.5% fail first time42.52024188
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 34.6–50.3%)42.3% fail first time42.52024149
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 35.0–49.4%)42.0% fail first time42.52024176
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 314 tests, 95% interval 36.4–47.2%)41.7% fail first time42.52024314
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 33.9–48.6%)41.1% fail first time42.52024168
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 34.0–47.9%)40.7% fail first time42.52024189
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 33.2–46.3%)39.5% fail first time42.52024210
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 31.9–47.5%)39.5% fail first time42.52024147
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 32.9–46.3%)39.4% fail first time42.52024203
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 31.3–47.8%)39.2% fail first time42.52024130
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 32.2–43.9%)37.8% fail first time42.52024259
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 31.6–43.0%)37.1% fail first time42.52024272
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 28.7–43.1%)35.5% fail first time42.52024166
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 294 tests, 95% interval 29.8–40.6%)35.0% fail first time42.52024294
Sheffield (S)34.8% fail first time42.52024574

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Nissan Terrano rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Nissan Terrano MOTs record corrosion failures at 7.4 times the national rate: 5.68% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,303).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Nissan Terrano · Salt belt susceptibility · 7.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 7.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility7.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1303

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Nissan Terrano ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0% of Nissan Terranos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Nissan Terrano · Likely compliant · 0 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0% estimate20241462

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Nissan Terrano?

Of failed Nissan Terrano MOTs, 15.2% were retested the same day and a further 74.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 6,031).

bar · Nissan Terrano · Same-day retest · 15.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest15.2%failed initial tests2019–20246031
Retest within 10 days74.5%failed initial tests2019–20246031
Clean MOT streak16.7%observed chains2019–20243460
Repeat advisory46.5%observed chains2019–20243460
Decreasing odometer2.4% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244288

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Nissan Terrano?

Nissan Terranos aged 14 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 47.0% of tests, against 55.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 134).

bullet · Nissan Terrano · Low-use first-time failure · 47.0 vs 55.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 47 vs 55.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure47.0%55.52019–2024134
Low-use gap-8.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024134

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Nissan Terrano fails, does it fail again?

35.1% of Nissan Terranos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 38.8% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,892). The failure most likely to come back is tyres: 30.6% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Nissan Terrano · Repeat after fail · 35.1 vs 38.8 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 35.1 vs 38.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail35.1%38.82019–20241892

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Terrano faults come together?

On Nissan Terranos, identification of the vehicle and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 4.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 33).

Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.9–5.9)4.2liftexpected joint rate202433
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.9)3.8liftexpected joint rate202456
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.2)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024158
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202468
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate202436
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.2)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024113
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.3)3.4liftexpected joint rate202457
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.9)3.2liftexpected joint rate202483
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 56 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.1)3.1liftexpected joint rate202456
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.9)3.1liftexpected joint rate202468
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.3)3.1liftexpected joint rate202436
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 1.9–4.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate202425
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024384
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.4)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024113
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024404
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.1)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024261
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 487 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024487
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 2.4–2.9)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024439
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024232
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.6liftexpected joint rate2024770
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024199
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.0)2.6liftexpected joint rate2024217
Steering + Suspension2.6liftexpected joint rate20241016
Brakes + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate2024647
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.5liftexpected joint rate2024602
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.5liftexpected joint rate2024889
Suspension + Tyres2.5liftexpected joint rate2024562
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering2.5liftexpected joint rate2024762
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate202479
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.4liftexpected joint rate20241338
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.4)2.4liftexpected joint rate202432
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate20241084
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.0)2.4liftexpected joint rate202466
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 491 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024491
Brakes + Suspension2.4liftexpected joint rate20241630
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024385
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024245
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024107
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension2.3liftexpected joint rate20241906
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.2liftexpected joint rate2024893
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes2.1liftexpected joint rate20241713
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024208
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.1liftexpected joint rate20241089
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024441
Body, chassis, structure + Steering2.1liftexpected joint rate2024941
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024542
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension2.0liftexpected joint rate20242509
Brakes + Visibility2liftexpected joint rate2024656
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2.0liftexpected joint rate20241944
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024357
Suspension + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024929
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate20241042
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Buses and coaches supplementary tests + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Body, chassis, structure + Buses and coaches supplementary tests (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Nissan Terrano had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns matched to the Nissan Terrano; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched7campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register1462

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Nissan Terrano MOT matter?

Nissan Terranos fail first time most in January (49.2%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in December (43.2%) (2024, n = 1,462).

line · Nissan Terrano · January · 49.2 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 49.2. December: 43.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Terrano: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January49.2% fail first time31.120242093
February48.1% fail first time30.020241927
March48.9% fail first time28.320242011
April48.7% fail first time29.820241210
May48.4% fail first time28.820241254
June47.5% fail first time28.120241409
July46.0% fail first time29.320241596
August45.0% fail first time29.220241521
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September46.5% fail first time28.220241595
October48.0% fail first time30.320241928
November45.9% fail first time30.620241986
December43.2% fail first time29.320241305

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Nissan Terrano compare with cars of the same age?

not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 1,462 initial Nissan Terrano tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Nissan Terrano? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 1,462 initial Nissan Terrano tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Nissan Terrano fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 1,462 initial Nissan Terrano tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 1,462 initial Nissan Terrano tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 1,462 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Nissan Terrano MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/nissan-terrano/

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Nissan Terrano MOT: quick answers

What is the Nissan Terrano first-time MOT pass rate?

57.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (1,462 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 1,462 primary tests: 42.54% failed first time and 63.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 104.3 is shown separately.