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N403 XJH

1996 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,121 mi
Last recorded92,121 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN403 XJH
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake slight travel

Pass 28 May 2025 88,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 88,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 84,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Footstep corroded holed and weakened

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cab step bar corroded and holed.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,320 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate delaminated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,089 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipes are slightly corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 16 Sep 2016 81,150 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

long handbrake travel

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear handbrake low effort

Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,074 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear handbrake low effort

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,374 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 77,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,630 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,903 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,056 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 74,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 73,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,252 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,860 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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N403 XJH is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N403 XJH, 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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N403 XJH is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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