Common problems by part
Nissan Terrano seat belts and airbags problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 1,320 MOT tests · Updated
At 20 years, 8.3 in 100 MOT tests of the Nissan Terrano failed on seat belts and airbags, against 3.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,320 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 109 MOT tests with a fail
- When it starts: clear of 1.2 times from 18 years and at every older age seen
- Most common fail: Seat belt prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, 4.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
8.3 fails per 100 MOT tests at 20 years, against 3.1 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 20 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A seat belts and airbags fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
Nissan Terrano seat belts and airbags fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1,088 | 9.4 | 2.7 |
| 19* | 1,308 | 8.9 | 2.9 |
| 20* | 1,320 | 8.3 | 3.1 |
All first-use years of the Nissan Terrano pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years. * Only survivors are still tested at this age.
What fails in the seat belts and airbags at 20 years
Fails
- Seat belt prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced: 4.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.0. Seat belt prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced MOT fail
- Airbag (SRS) warning light on: 3.3 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 1.4. Diagnose and fix airbag (SRS) warning: estimated £39–£317 (0.5–1.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £0–£200) Airbag (SRS) warning lamp indicates a fault MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Seat belt prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive: 2.7 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.5. Seat belt prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOT advisory
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How to check on a test drive
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Seat belt prescribed areas: prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
Check one Nissan Terrano, not the average
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Seat belts and airbags on rival models
- Honda CR-V seat belts and airbags problems: 3.5 per 100 MOT tests at 20 years, against 8.3 for the Nissan Terrano (23,817 MOT tests)
- Suzuki Grand Vitara seat belts and airbags problems: 4.2 per 100 MOT tests at 20 years, against 8.3 for the Nissan Terrano (6,834 MOT tests)
- Nissan X-Trail seat belts and airbags problems: 2.4 per 100 MOT tests at 20 years, against 8.3 for the Nissan Terrano (6,688 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Nissan Terrano have more seat belts and airbags problems than other cars?
8.3 in 100 MOT tests at 20 years, against 3.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 1,320 MOT tests).
How common are Nissan Terrano seat belts and airbags problems?
8.3 in 100 MOT tests at 20 years failed on seat belts and airbags, against 3.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 1,320 MOT tests).
What is the most common Nissan Terrano seat belts and airbags fail?
4.2 in 100 MOT tests at 20 years: Seat belt prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (55 MOT tests with it).
At what age do Nissan Terrano seat belts and airbags fails start?
18 years: from then on the rate stays clear of 1.2 times all class 4 vehicles the same age at every age seen, 3,716 MOT tests.
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 3,716 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare