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L168 DFD

1993 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,369 mi
Last recorded152,369 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Terrano120,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 DFD
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 152,369 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 152,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipes been replaced but old brake pipes been left on vehicle

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s front 1 of 2 position lamps not working but 50% light output illuminated from lamp

Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,272 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 145,272 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 140,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 135,860 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2006 127,713 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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L168 DFD is a 1993 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L168 DFD, 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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L168 DFD is a 1993 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 26 November 1993.

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