Nissan Terrano

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 2,936 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

2,936

Highest Pass Rate

2001 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Nissan Terrano

The Nissan Terrano was MOT tested 2,936 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (1995 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 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 versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 147 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 67%. With a 17 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Older Nissan Terranos tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 8 percentage points across model years.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 134,786 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 121,620 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Terrano is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2664cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,841

Per month£237/mo

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.

Full 2006 details

How reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Nissan brand average-10% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread17 percentage points

Reliability trendDeclining over years

Nissan Terrano by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2006	68%	122	121,620 mi
2005	67%	485	111,677 mi
2004	69%	706	116,456 mi
2003	72%	470	111,760 mi
2002	72%	369	111,902 mi
2001	84%	147	132,265 mi
2000	77%	119	95,651 mi
1999	72%	187	122,864 mi
1998	77%	150	118,678 mi
1997	67%	82	109,392 mi
1996	57%	44	119,395 mi
1995	67%	55	134,786 mi

Questions about the Nissan Terrano

Is the Nissan Terrano reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (1995 to 2006), the Nissan Terrano averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 2,936 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2001 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.

Which year Nissan Terrano has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2001 Nissan Terrano has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2005 model has the lowest at 67%, a 17 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.