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N179 FRV

1996 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,091 mi
Last recorded123,091 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 FRV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side has general rusting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 123,091 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under side has general rusting (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 117,599 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 117,592 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 104,736 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 102,993 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 100,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 98,242 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 98,242 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 96,117 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 96,117 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 94,421 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,681 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 87,107 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s parking brake not locking

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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N179 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N179 FRV, 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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N179 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 20 April 1996.

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