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N453 FUR

1996 Nissan Terrano

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,139 mi
Last recorded185,139 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 FUR
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 185,139 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 183,977 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 181,651 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 181,651 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 178,074 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 178,074 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 173,493 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 173,424 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 167,955 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 161,834 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 161,834 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 153,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 142,635 miles

front cv gaiters perished

rear brake hose perished

spare tyre low on tread

Fail 3 Aug 2007 142,193 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 125,317 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 125,311 miles

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.

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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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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