Nissan Murano
From 1,514 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and exhaust system leaking or insecure. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 108 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 108 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 60 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 57 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 49 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 43 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 38 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 31 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 25 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 25 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 24 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 19.1% of Murano failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £117.
Fuel type matters
Diesel versions pass at 78% while Petrol versions pass at 69%, a 9 percentage point gap.
Nissan Murano on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 135 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 2 newly registered, a net loss of 133. At this rate, roughly 7.6 years until none remain. Now at 36.1% of its peak (2,785 in 2010 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 592 | 413 | +1 | -28 | -27 |
| 2025 Q2 | 617 | 415 | +1 | -49 | -48 |
| 2025 Q1 | 664 | 416 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| 2024 Q4 | 701 | 411 | +0 | -26 | -26 |
| 2024 Q3 | 734 | 404 | +1 | -60 | -59 |
| 2024 Q2 | 795 | 402 | +0 | -27 | -27 |
| 2024 Q1 | 816 | 408 | +1 | -42 | -41 |
| 2023 Q4 | 849 | 416 | +0 | -39 | -39 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murano Auto | Gas | 193 | 33% |
| Murano Cvt | Petrol | 176 | 30% |
| Murano V6 Cvt | Petrol | 164 | 28% |
| Murano Dci Auto | Diesel | 59 | 10% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.8% | exhaust system leaking or insecure, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 77.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2008 | 63.6% | exhaust system leaking or insecure, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 62.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
2 earlier years
| 2006 | 64.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2005 | 72.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Muranos tested had between 82,930 and 127,244 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 109,058 median miles, the Murano has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan Murano MOT pass rate?
The Nissan Murano has a 70% MOT pass rate based on 1,514 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan Murano?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan Murano is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 108 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Nissan Muranos are on UK roads?
There are 592 Nissan Muranos currently licensed on UK roads, with 413 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan Murano at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan Murano is 109,058 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 82,930 and 127,244 miles.
Buying a used Murano?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70% pass rate and an average repair bill of £117 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.