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N477 GOY

1996 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,723 mi
Last recorded79,723 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN477 GOY
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,723 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 79,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 77,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 75,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 75,322 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,322 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,661 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 74,661 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,685 miles

slight corrosion around body mountings

Fail 3 Feb 2015 73,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion around body mountings

Pass 30 Jan 2014 72,312 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,434 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 71,433 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,401 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 69,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,399 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 67,399 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,243 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 64,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 616,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 61,563 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,666 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 56,666 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N477 GOY is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N477 GOY, 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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N477 GOY is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 24 January 1996.

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