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N247 BMF

1996 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

265,490 mi
Last recorded265,490 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 BMF
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 265,490 miles

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

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

front & rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 256,178 miles

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

nearside and offside rear newly undersealed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2014 256,177 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside rear newly undersealed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 240,408 miles

Both rear tyres worn in the centre of the tread.

Offside rear suspension bump stop is missing..

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 May 2013 240,400 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres worn in the centre of the tread.

Offside rear suspension bump stop is missing..

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 233,261 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 226,710 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 221,237 miles

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

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

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

rear antiroll bar bushes inner slight play

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2010 221,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear antiroll bar bushes inner slight play

rear brake pipe across axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2009 216,667 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F Shocker bush slightly worn

Oil leaks

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 211,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 203,835 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE/FUEL PIPE,S GETTING CORRODED

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

OSF WINDSCREEN WIPER WHEEL BOX WORN

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 13 Jan 2006 195,093 miles

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

METAL FUEL PIPES GETTING CORRODED

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING CENTRE DRAG LINK JIONTS

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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N247 BMF is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N247 BMF, 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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N247 BMF is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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