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EK52 VLA

2002 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,721 mi
Last recorded148,721 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 148,721 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s/f brake stiff

Pass 29 Jan 2014 141,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil warning light on

Fail 29 Jan 2014 141,275 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,170 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil warning light on

Fail 7 Feb 2013 132,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2011 118,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fan belt worn

oil light on

oil sump corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 118,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

fan belt worn

oil light on

oil sump corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 105,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

fan belt worn

oil light on in dash

Fail 5 Nov 2010 104,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

fan belt worn

n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc worn

oil light on in dash

Fail 16 Sep 2009 86,723 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front prop u/j`s worn to excess

Pass 16 Sep 2009 86,723 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front prop u/j`s worn to excess

Pass 6 Oct 2008 76,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 61,184 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,345 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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EK52 VLA is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK52 VLA, 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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EK52 VLA is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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