MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion on nearside and offside sill panels
perishing on nearside front tyre
rear suspension bump stops missing
How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?
Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N242 ESL is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N242 ESL, 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 N242 ESL registered?
N242 ESL is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N242 ESL safe to buy?
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