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L159 NAO

1994 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Nissan Terrano119,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 NAO
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 120,790 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 120,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 112,299 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 112,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2005 106,782 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 106,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L159 NAO is a 1994 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 119,509 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 L159 NAO, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L159 NAO registered?

L159 NAO is a 1994 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L159 NAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 NAO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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