Nissan Murano MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Murano. Check any Murano by registration number below.

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72.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.2%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Nissan Murano — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Murano has an average MOT pass rate of 72.9%, which is 8.2 percentage points below the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Murano on the road.

The most common reasons a Nissan Murano fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, exhaust system leaking or insecure. If you are preparing your Murano for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Murano, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

103k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Murano

The most common reasons a Nissan Murano fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.9%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

3.6%

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

3.5%

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

3.5%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

3.0%

Nissan Murano Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

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Common MOT Failures

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See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Murano

Nissan Murano — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Murano MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Murano?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Murano is 72.9% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Murano?

The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Murano are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (3.9%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (3.6%), Exhaust system leaking or insecure (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Nissan Murano reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.9%, the Nissan Murano is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Murano?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Murano?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Murano: 103,055 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Murano to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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