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N120 SHO

1996 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,598 mi
Last recorded138,598 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 SHO
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 138,598 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 138,521 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 128,124 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,417 miles

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

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,281 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 112,281 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,633 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 103,633 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 95,558 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 87,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 87,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 86,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc,s slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,001 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damaged areas (minor)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 84,646 miles

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

Offside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damaged areas

Fail 4 Mar 2008 83,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damaged areas

Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 78,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N120 SHO is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 113,293 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 N120 SHO, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N120 SHO registered?

N120 SHO is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N120 SHO safe to buy?

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