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N248 DSC

1996 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,070 mi
Last recorded172,070 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 DSC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 172,070 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 172,070 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 165,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 159,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 159,875 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 153,603 miles

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

stone chips in ns headlight †wear in steering joints †front brake pads worn low †brake pipes corroded †both front tyres unevenly worn †child seat fitted to nsf belt †exhaust welded joints corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 153,603 miles

stone chips in ns headlight †wear in steering joints †front brake pads worn low †brake pipes corroded †both front tyres unevenly worn †child seat fitted to nsf belt †exhaust welded joints 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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N248 DSC is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N248 DSC, 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 N248 DSC registered?

N248 DSC is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N248 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N248 DSC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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