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L490 BRU

1994 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

41,219 mi
Last recorded41,219 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Terrano119,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 BRU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 41,219 miles
Fail 20 May 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 37,393 miles

rh rear wheel arch rusty. / fuel pipes rusty.

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 37,383 miles

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

rh rear wheel arch rusty. / fuel pipes rusty.

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 21 May 2009 32,075 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle battery insecure

Fail 12 May 2009 32,075 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle battery insecure

Fail 6 May 2008 30,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2008 30,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,168 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 28,197 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 28,197 miles

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

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

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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L490 BRU is a 1994 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L490 BRU, 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 L490 BRU registered?

L490 BRU is a 1994 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L490 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 BRU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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