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N252 WNT

1996 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,867 mi
Last recorded110,867 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN252 WNT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 110,867 miles

near side rear sill weak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 101,092 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 101,090 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,904 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 92,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s 3rd row seat belt twisted

Fail 5 Feb 2011 92,784 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s 3rd row seat belt twisted

Fail 2 Feb 2010 87,470 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,470 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,515 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 77,098 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 77,098 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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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N252 WNT is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N252 WNT, 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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N252 WNT is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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