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L480 BUT

1994 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,367 mi
Last recorded138,367 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Nissan Terrano119,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 BUT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 138,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 138,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 122,930 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 122,930 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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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L480 BUT is a 1994 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L480 BUT, 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.

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What year was L480 BUT registered?

L480 BUT is a 1994 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L480 BUT safe to buy?

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