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Nissan Terrano S Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Terrano S Td reliable? We analysed 444 real MOT tests across 177 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 444 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.0%
Typical Mileage
117,436mi
Annual Mileage
4,153mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Terrano S Td is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Terrano S Td.

Nissan Terrano S Td Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Terrano S Td. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Terrano S Td Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Terrano S Td owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
1,860 mi/yr
Typical
4,153 mi/yr
Average
4,699 mi/yr
Heavy usage
6,763 mi/yr

Nissan Terrano S Td Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Terrano S Td MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
117,436 mi
75th Percentile
146,086 mi
95th Percentile
196,469 mi
Max Recorded
242,978 mi

How Does the Nissan Terrano S Td Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Terrano S Td THIS CAR 70.0% 444 117,436 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
BMW 320D M Sport Touring Auto 86.7% 709 97,801 mi — yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Terrano S Td trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Terrano S Td?

The Nissan Terrano S Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.0% across 444 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Nissan Terrano S Td owner drives around 4,153 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Terrano S Td — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Terrano S Td reliable?
Based on 444 MOT tests, the Nissan Terrano S Td has a 70.0% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Terrano S Td?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Terrano S Td do per year?
The typical Nissan Terrano S Td does around 4,153 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Terrano S Td last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Terrano S Td?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.