2006 Nissan Murano — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,494 MOT tests, the 2006 Nissan Murano recorded a 70.6% pass rate. That is 5.1 percentage points worse than large SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 24.3%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.5%) and lighting & signalling (13.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, headlamp aim and track rod end — ball joint alone was recorded 129 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 23.3% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 35.9% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 37.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.5% | 232 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 208 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.5% | 171 |
| 4 | Brakes | 9.2% | 138 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 8.1% | 121 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.6% | 113 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 129 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 101 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 93 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 83 |
| 5 | Joints | 80 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 78 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 37.9% | 566 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.7% | 429 |
| 3 | Brakes | 24.6% | 368 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 23.5% | 351 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.5% | 321 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 16.1% | 241 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 86 | 23.3% |
| 60-90k | 390 | 30.0% |
| 90-120k | 660 | 29.4% |
| 120-150k | 257 | 28.8% |
| 150k+ | 78 | 35.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 428 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 388 | 29.4% |
| 2023 | 299 | 32.4% |
| 2024 | 222 | 28.4% |
| 2025 | 157 | 28.0% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Murano
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.5% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (11.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2006 Nissan Muranos pass their MOT?
70.6% of the 1,494 2006 Nissan Murano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Nissan Murano?
Suspension, recorded in 15.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.9%).
Does the 2006 Murano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.3% in the 30-60k band to 35.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,494 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.