Nissan Murano
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 1,833 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
1,833
Highest Pass Rate
2009 (81%)
Years Covered
7
About the Nissan Murano
The Nissan Murano was MOT tested 1,833 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2005 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and lpg and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 model has the highest pass rate at 81% from 340 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 67%. The 14 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Nissan Muranos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 107,563 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 87,009 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Murano is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Murano by Year
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Questions about the Nissan Murano
Is the Nissan Murano reliable?
Across its 7 model years in our data (2005 to 2011), the Nissan Murano averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 1,833 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2009 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 81%.
Which year Nissan Murano has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2009 Nissan Murano has the highest MOT pass rate at 81%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 67%, a 14 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Nissan Muranos more reliable?
Newer Nissan Muranos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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