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L129 GDV

1993 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,009 mi
Last recorded176,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Nissan Terrano120,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL129 GDV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2008 176,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 6 Jun 2008 176,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2007 175,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 175,074 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 159,430 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 159,430 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L129 GDV is a 1993 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 120,710 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 L129 GDV, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L129 GDV registered?

L129 GDV is a 1993 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L129 GDV safe to buy?

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