Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Nissan Murano?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Nissan Murano?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Nissan Murano?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2010 Nissan Murano vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

39% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Nissan Murano reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2010 Nissan Murano has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan Murano?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Nissan Murano are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (76.5% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (72.5% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (62.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Nissan Murano?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan Murano (2010)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.7% first-time pass rate

2010 Nissan Murano

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2010 Nissan Murano. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Nissan Murano passes its MOT on the first attempt 81.7% of the time, marginally ahead of the UK average of 80%, but the real concern is that 38.8% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—well above acceptable levels and a serious red flag for prospective buyers. This suggests systemic issues affecting safety-critical components across the model.

At 80,656 miles median mileage, these Murano examples are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 2.58 failures per test and a hefty 19.1 advisories, indicating that wear and corrosion problems emerge consistently regardless of how far they've travelled. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, braking system, and undercarriage—areas where dangerous defects cluster in this generation.

We have limited data for the 2010 Nissan Murano — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

81.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

38.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.58

Over 13.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 66k–94k

For context

These stats describe 134 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 134 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 76.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 72.5%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension & steering 43.8%

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Tyre wear 38.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Exhaust & emissions 19.6%

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Before you buy a 2010 Nissan Murano

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 38.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (66%)	88	82.5%	2.65

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Nissan Murano vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

80,656

typical

66,202

low mileage

93,533

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Nissan Murano vehicles fall between 66,202 and 93,533 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 66,202 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 66,202–93,533 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Nissan Muranos sit.

⚠ Over 126,269 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Nissan Murano — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 69% of 2010 Nissan Muranos are still active.

83 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 69% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.58

Avg failures per vehicle

19.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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