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N445 RFU

1996 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,013 mi
Last recorded38,013 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 RFU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 38,013 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 36,033 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Mar 2023 36,007 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Middle + Rear Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Compensator to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 33,572 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,076 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 28,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 21,042 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 21,039 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,068 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,893 miles

slight bind n/s front brake

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,764 miles

centre exhaust corroded/slight blow

o/s rear foot brake reading low

Pass 22 Sep 2011 16,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,580 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,212 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 15,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,672 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 12,614 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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N445 RFU is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N445 RFU, 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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N445 RFU is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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