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L278 NMJ

1993 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

221,887 mi
Last recorded221,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Nissan Terrano120,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 NMJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 221,887 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 221,878 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2006 221,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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L278 NMJ is a 1993 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L278 NMJ, 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 L278 NMJ registered?

L278 NMJ is a 1993 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L278 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 NMJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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