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L638 TNJ

1994 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,181 mi
Last recorded154,181 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1994 Nissan Terrano119,509 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 TNJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 154,181 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of centre exhaust mount .

general condition of chassis (rusty)

rear bump stops missing .

Fail 24 Sep 2013 154,162 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

condition of centre exhaust mount .

general condition of chassis (rusty)

rear bump stops missing .

Pass 14 Sep 2012 148,807 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of fuel and brake pipes (security).

general condition of chassis (rusty).

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing .

nearside front bump stop missing .

Fail 13 Sep 2012 148,793 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of fuel and brake pipes (security).

condition of nearside front inner wing .

general condition of chassis (rusty).

nearside and offside rear bump stops missing .

nearside front bump stop missing .

Pass 23 Sep 2011 143,759 miles

condition of front brake discs (quite badly worn).

general condition of chassis (rusty).

rear and nearside front bump stop missing .

Fail 12 Sep 2011 143,711 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of front brake discs (quite badly worn).

general condition of chassis (rusty).

rear and nearside front bump stop missing .

Pass 1 Sep 2010 139,239 miles

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

condition of footbrake operstion .

condition of front bull bar (nearside).

condition of suspension components (rusty).

nearside front and rear bump stop missing .

Fail 16 Aug 2010 139,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

condition of front bull bar (nearside).

nearside and rear bump stops missing .

Pass 7 Aug 2009 132,023 miles

Corrosion to frpnt panel and offside inner wing .

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

Fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Fail 4 Aug 2009 132,023 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to frpnt panel and offside inner wing .

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

Fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 2 Sep 2008 127,087 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 126,920 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 120,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 120,297 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condition of front to rear fuel pipes.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 113,467 miles

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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L638 TNJ is a 1994 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 L638 TNJ, 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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L638 TNJ is a 1994 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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