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L478 YVV

1993 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,359 mi
Last recorded101,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Nissan Terrano120,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 YVV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,359 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,530 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,530 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 97,274 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 888,066 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,236 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 82,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,242 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,578 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,846 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 77,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 74,423 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 74,423 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 71,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 715,399 miles

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

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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L478 YVV is a 1993 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L478 YVV, 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 L478 YVV registered?

L478 YVV is a 1993 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 September 1993.

Is L478 YVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L478 YVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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