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CU03 OTL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,028 mi
Last recorded170,028 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OTL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 170,028 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 170,024 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2017 131,887 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2017 131,887 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 99,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,881 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 62,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2013 58,911 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,537 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 50,958 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,633 miles

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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CU03 OTL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU03 OTL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU03 OTL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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