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N407 SDG

1996 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,660 mi
Last recorded118,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN407 SDG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 118,660 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Front Wipers worn.

Underbody corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,153 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 117,136 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,650 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,650 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 112,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 110,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 108,721 miles

both rear sill end caps corroded out side area

Fail 14 Jul 2012 108,721 miles

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

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

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

both rear sill end caps corroded out side area

Pass 22 Jun 2011 106,514 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f inner sill body mounting

Fail 21 Jun 2011 106,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion to o/s/f inner sill body mounting

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,372 miles

drivers anti roll bar ilnk becoming worn

Fail 3 Jul 2010 103,337 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers anti roll bar ilnk becoming worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,836 miles

offside door mirror damaged

surface corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Fail 2 Jul 2008 95,820 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door mirror damaged

surface corrosion in various areas of vehicle underside

Pass 7 Jul 2007 90,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 83,828 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 83,828 miles

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

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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N407 SDG is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 N407 SDG, 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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N407 SDG is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 9 July 1996.

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