MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
dry in places advise to wax oil
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight play in steering
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre low on outer edge
front cv gaiters perished
rear brake hose perished
spare tyre low on tread
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brakes feel slightly spongy, possibly caused by new brake pads on old discs
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front and rear wiper blades split
nearside steering arm has slight play, greasing is recommended
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pipes in wheel arches corroded, passedc on border line although immediate replacements are recommended
nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front and rear wiper blades split
nearside steering arm has slight play, greasing recommended
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Nissan Terrano?
Based on 433,615 MOT tests across 34,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N453 FUR is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 N453 FUR, 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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N453 FUR is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 8 January 1996.
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