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N181 JPW

1996 Nissan Terrano

Black Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 JPW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 84,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2017 80,635 miles

all chassis corroded

all coil springs corroded

all suspension bushes/ball joint dustcovers deteriorated

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 80,635 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre row (5.2.5b)

all chassis corroded

all coil springs corroded

all suspension bushes/ball joint dustcovers deteriorated

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 78,699 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 78,699 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 76,448 miles

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

both sills corroded

coil springs corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded just outside brake area

some body mounts slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 72,547 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 72,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 68,908 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,843 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 68,843 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 66,335 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 65,032 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

nearside front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded at front and rear

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2007 63,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,164 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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N181 JPW is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,389cc petrol 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 N181 JPW, 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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N181 JPW is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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