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N202 RFH

1996 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,213 mi
Last recorded171,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 RFH
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 171,213 miles

Corrosion offside front wing/wheel arch area.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 171,172 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Corrosion offside front wing/wheel arch area.

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 160,906 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2013 160,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 May 2012 152,986 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 145,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2011 145,596 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2010 135,951 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 135,945 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 126,214 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 126,208 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 118,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 118,403 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 110,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,621 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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N202 RFH is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N202 RFH, 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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N202 RFH is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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