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L174 BFJ

1993 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,937 mi
Last recorded162,937 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan Terrano120,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL174 BFJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 162,937 miles

slight corrosion at o/s/f suspension

Fail 14 May 2014 162,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 159,804 miles

there is slight play in the steering joints

Pass 9 Mar 2012 156,747 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front bottom balljoint dustcover deterioated.

Offside wiper blade split.

Oil leak.

Radiator in poor condition.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 156,725 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front wheel bearings have slight play.

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front bottom balljoint dustcover deterioated.

Offside wiper blade split.

Oil leak.

Radiator in poor condition.

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 153,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

tow bar bolts loose

Fail 23 Jan 2010 149,816 miles

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

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

o/s/r stabiliser link has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2010 149,816 miles

o/s/r stabiliser link has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2009 147,700 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 145,053 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 145,053 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 140,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 140,491 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 134,081 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr sidelight lens cracked

rear number plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2005 133,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsr sidelight lens cracked

rear number plate cracked

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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L174 BFJ is a 1993 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L174 BFJ, 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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L174 BFJ is a 1993 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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