Nissan Terrano MOT Results

Registered in 2003
53.5% pass rate
from 636 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Terrano is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 9.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (21 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
  • 21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Transmission (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Prop shafts (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (16 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Prop shaft (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust system (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Chassis (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Chassis condition (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pipe (17 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Tank
    • 1.3% fail on Bumpers (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steps
    • 0.47% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Mounting fixings (30 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
      • 0.16% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Towbar
      • 0.16% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.16% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.94% fail on Horn
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.47% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.47% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.16% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.16% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.79% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.31% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.16% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
  • 8.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Condition
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 4.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.94% fail on Intermediate drop arm (108 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Other components (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage (30 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Locking devices (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.31% fail on Steering box (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play
      • 0.16% fail on Steering box
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (95% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Other leaks (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.79% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.79% fail on Attachment

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