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L490 SPW

1994 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,997 mi
Last recorded124,997 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Terrano119,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 SPW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,997 miles

Battery insecure

Bolt missing from front propshaft.

Both front lower suspension joints show wear.

Corrosion showing around o/s front body mount.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear anti roll bar link worn.

Small crack/chip in lens of n/s headlamp.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 124,594 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Bolt missing from front propshaft.

Both front lower suspension joints show wear.

Corrosion showing around o/s front body mount.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear anti roll bar link worn.

Small crack/chip in lens of n/s headlamp.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 114,224 miles

Small chip in N/S Headlamp lens.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 114,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Small chip in N/S Headlamp lens.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 112,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 112,300 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 108,527 miles

o/s front brake hose next three months

Fail 13 May 2008 108,527 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front brake hose next three months

Fail 13 Apr 2007 102,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 102,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 96,956 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SPW is a 1994 Nissan Terrano in White 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 SPW, 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 SPW registered?

L490 SPW is a 1994 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 19 March 1994.

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