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AU52 VCW

2002 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VCW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 147,081 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Exhaust rear tail piece damaged

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Step mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side step removed.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 146,780 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp not working

Exhaust rear tail piece damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Step mount corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side step removed.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,135 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 138,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,681 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 137,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,061 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 136,061 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury INDICATOR SHARPE EDGE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,166 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Light lens damaged but functioning

Fail 24 Jan 2019 134,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 132,790 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 130,333 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 130,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside step bracket excessively corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,907 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 125,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,251 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,193 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 109,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 100,588 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,231 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 43,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear seats removed rear belts not checked

How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?

Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
34,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,504
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 24,436
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,176
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,286
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 13,722
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AU52 VCW is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 77,979 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Terrano fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 VCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Terrano typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU52 VCW is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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