Nissan
Terrano
3,003 MOT tests analysed. runs below the UK fleet average — here's where Terranos pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 11.3 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
66.2%
Pass-after-fix
4.9%
Fail
27.8%
Avg miles
115,007
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Some examples of this model are borderline — a small number of diesels were certified Euro 6 before September 2015. Check your registration on the government's ULEZ checker to be certain. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 · Bristol £9.00 .
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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.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 12–28
Below the fleet average — generally reasonable to insure. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
12–28
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
207 occurrences · 6.9% of tests
- 02
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
180 occurrences · 6.0% of tests
- 03
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
149 occurrences · 5.0% of tests
- 04
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
134 occurrences · 4.5% of tests
- 05
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
113 occurrences · 3.8% of tests
- 06
Exhaust system leaking or insecure
105 occurrences · 3.5% of tests
- 07
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
92 occurrences · 3.1% of tests
- 08
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
92 occurrences · 3.1% of tests
- 09
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
90 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
- 10
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
82 occurrences · 2.7% 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.