At a Glance
The Nissan Terrano Ii has 48 identified common problems across 1 generation, with the R20 (1993-2006) being the most affected generation and suspension the most common problem category. Based on 216K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Nissan Terrano Ii common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Nissan Terrano Ii generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Nissan Terrano Ii MOT Failures
Every reason Nissan Terrano Ii vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 10.27% |
| 2 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 10.26% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 10.24% |
| 4 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 9.35% |
| 5 | Exhaust system fault | 6.48% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim defect | 4.39% |
| 7 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.26% |
| 8 | Brake pads or linings worn | 3.51% |
| 9 | Stop lamp not working | 3.18% |
| 10 | Front lamp not working | 2.87% |
| 11 | Number plate lamp not working | 2.73% |
| 12 | Driveshaft fault | 2.66% |
| 13 | Suspension mounting corroded | 2.26% |
| 14 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.10% |
| 15 | Tyre condition | 1.86% |
| 16 | Front suspension fault | 1.79% |
| 17 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 1.42% |
| 18 | Fog lamp not working | 1.30% |
| 19 | Track rod end worn | 1.22% |
| 20 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.14% |
| 21 | Parking brake condition | 1.13% |
| 22 | Indicator fault | 1.10% |
| 23 | Body corrosion or damage | 1.02% |
| 24 | Chassis condition | 0.83% |
| 25 | Rear lamp not working | 0.79% |
| 26 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.76% |
| 27 | Seat belt condition | 0.74% |
| 28 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.68% |
| 29 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.65% |
| 30 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.57% |
| 31 | Position lamp not working | 0.47% |
| 32 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.42% |
| 33 | Airbag warning light on | 0.41% |
| 34 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.40% |
| 35 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.36% |
| 36 | Horn not working | 0.35% |
| 37 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 0.34% |
| 38 | ABS fault | 0.32% |
| 39 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.31% |
| 40 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.22% |
| 41 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.22% |
| 42 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.20% |
| 43 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.16% |
| 44 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.15% |
| 45 | Drag link end worn | 0.15% |
| 46 | Electrical switch fault | 0.15% |
| 47 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.14% |
| 48 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.14% |
| 49 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.14% |
| 50 | Steering arm worn | 0.14% |
| 51 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.14% |
| 52 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 0.13% |
| 53 | Brake fluid leak | 0.12% |
| 54 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | 0.12% |
| 55 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.11% |
| 56 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.11% |
| 57 | Steering lock fault | 0.10% |
| 58 | Brake caliper fault | 0.10% |
| 59 | Headlamp fault | 0.10% |
| 60 | Steering box fault | 0.10% |
| 61 | Steering operation fault | 0.09% |
| 62 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.09% |
| 63 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.09% |
| 64 | Body security fault | 0.08% |
| 65 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.08% |
| 66 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.07% |
| 67 | Steering free play excessive | 0.07% |
| 68 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.07% |
| 69 | Propshaft fault | 0.07% |
| 70 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | 0.06% |
| 71 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.06% |
| 72 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.05% |
| 73 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 74 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.05% |
| 75 | Brake pedal fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Towbar fault | 0.05% |
| 77 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.05% |
| 78 | Driver airbag fault | 0.04% |
| 79 | Steering lock stop fault | 0.04% |
| 80 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 81 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 82 | Rear suspension fault | 0.04% |
| 83 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.03% |
| 84 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Power steering pump fault | 0.03% |
| 86 | CV joint worn | 0.03% |
| 87 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 88 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 89 | Brake lever fault | 0.03% |
| 90 | Speedometer fault | 0.03% |
| 91 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.03% |
| 92 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Steering drive system fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Brake linkage mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Exhaust leak | 0.02% |
| 97 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.02% |
| 98 | Engine oil leak | 0.02% |
| 99 | Steering rack fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.02% |
| 101 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | 0.02% |
| 102 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 103 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 104 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 105 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 106 | Spare wheel fault | 0.01% |
| 107 | Vehicle floor corroded | 0.01% |
| 108 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 109 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 110 | Steering shaft fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | <0.01% |
| 112 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 113 | Passenger seat fault | <0.01% |
| 114 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 115 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Engine mounting worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 117 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Handbrake lever fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 123 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 124 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 125 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 126 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Headlamp levelling device fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Load sensing valve fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 132 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 134 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 135 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 136 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 138 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 140 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 143 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 148 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 150 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 151 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 152 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 153 | MacPherson strut worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 155 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 156 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 160 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Front passenger door fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 163 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Leaf spring eye worn or broken | <0.01% |
| 166 | Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded | <0.01% |
| 167 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 172 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
Showing all 172 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Nissan Terrano Ii MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Nissan Terrano Ii, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Nissan Terrano Ii problems?
Based on analysis of 216K Nissan Terrano Ii MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 48 identified common problems across 1 generation. The most frequently flagged issue is "Suspension linkage pins, bushes or ball joints worn". Suspension is the most common problem category.
Which Nissan Terrano Ii generation has the most problems?
The Nissan Terrano Ii R20 (1993-2006) (1993–2006) has the highest number of identified common problems (67). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Nissan Terrano Ii?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Nissan Terrano Ii owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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