We've only got 212 MOT tests for Nissan Muranos built around 2009 (16 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Nissan Muranos built around 2009 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Nissan Murano's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.
Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Murano's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
27.5% fail rate, built around 2009 (16 years old)
Likely between 20.6% and 35.7%
Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 30.7%)
30.7% fail rate, built around 2006 (19 years old)
Likely between 24.4% and 37.8%
Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.4%)
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Nissan Murano.
See every build year for the Nissan MuranoSide-by-side
Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.
| Generation | Rating | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Z51 (2nd gen) (2009-2014) | No ratingNot enough tests to rate | 27.5%likely between 20.6% and 35.7%built around 2009 (16 years old)from 131 MOT tests at this age |
| Z50 (1st gen) (2005-2008) | No ratingNot enough tests to rate | 30.7%likely between 24.4% and 37.8%built around 2006 (19 years old)from 179 MOT tests at this age |
Each row is one generation of the Murano, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.
By age
This chart combines every Nissan Murano ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 16-year-old Nissan Muranos, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Oil leak, but not excessive
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Exhaust has a minor leak
Brake pads wearing thin
Based on 212 MOT tests on 16-year-old Nissan Muranos, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 16-year-old Nissan Muranos notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 121 MOT tests on Nissan Murano cars built around 2009 (16 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Nissan Murano.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
3 of the 5 Nissan Murano recalls cover cars built in these years.
Top concerns
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 22.9%, against 29.2% for the Nissan Murano, both built around 2009.
12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
3,998 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 25.0%, against 29.2% for the Nissan Murano, both built around 2009.
10 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
1,538 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 22.9%, against 29.2% for the Nissan Murano, both built around 2009.
1,712 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 25.0%, against 29.2% for the Nissan Murano, both built around 2009.
2,121 MOT tests on cars built around 2009
Common questions
Built around 2009 (16 years old), the Nissan Murano across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 212 16-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
