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L542 AKN

1993 Nissan Terrano

White Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,837 mi
Last recorded150,837 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Nissan Terrano120,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 AKN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 150,837 miles

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

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

patches of corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2010 147,853 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 147,853 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 140,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 137,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s headlamp aim pattern poor.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 137,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s headlamp aim pattern poor.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 132,406 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 127,661 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 122,795 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 122,795 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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L542 AKN is a 1993 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L542 AKN, 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 L542 AKN registered?

L542 AKN is a 1993 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 August 1993.

Is L542 AKN safe to buy?

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