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N190 FRV

1996 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 FRV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 121,802 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 May 2012 121,802 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 116,966 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

nearside inner and outer and offside inner track rod end dust covers all split

slight play in offside front hub

Fail 19 May 2011 116,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

nearside inner and outer and offside inner track rod end dust covers all split

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 25 May 2010 109,318 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear bodysill corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 109,317 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

offside rear bodysill corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 94,844 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,606 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

many areas under vehicle suffering from surface rust

Fail 29 Jan 2007 88,606 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 88,264 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 88,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

brakes not tested corroded pipes

rear fuel pipes corroded

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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N190 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N190 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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N190 FRV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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