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N479 HEX

1996 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,669 mi
Last recorded107,669 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 HEX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 107,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch, inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose leaking deteriorated and bulging under pressure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

Chassis and vehicle body has general onset of corrosion and has had a lot of welding repairs

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Middle and rear exhaust hangers broken - system still supported by temporary repair

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Reverse light not working

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steel fuel pipes heavily corroded

Under tray fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Wiper blades split but still clear the screen

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,213 miles

Brake pipes and fuel lines heavily greased

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front and nearside front lower arm ball joints have slight lift

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs corroded

Reverse lights not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 105,213 miles

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

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

Brake pipes and fuel lines heavily greased

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front and nearside front lower arm ball joints have slight lift

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs corroded

Reverse lights not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and fuel lines heavily greased preventing full inspection

near side front and off side front wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand

near side front lower and off side front lower ball joints have slight lift

near side rear lower quarter holed at body mounting point due to corrosion but not considered to cause body insecurity

Fail 5 Mar 2014 102,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake and fuel lines heavily greased preventing full inspection

near side front and off side front wheels have a slight bind when turned by hand

near side front lower and off side front lower ball joints have slight lift

near side rear lower quarter holed at body mounting point due to corrosion but not considered to cause body insecurity

Pass 13 Feb 2013 99,201 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

area around off side rear seat belt mounting point corroding

center exhaust rubber hanger broken

exhaust deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines heavily greased preventing full inspection

off side rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

off side rear tyre tread getting low

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2013 99,201 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

area around off side rear seat belt mounting point corroding

center exhaust rubber hanger broken

exhaust deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes and fuel lines heavily greased preventing full inspection

off side rear tyre starting to crack in tread area

off side rear tyre tread getting low

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 95,840 miles

Exhaust rubber mount split

Front section of front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

N/S Front metal brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both lower ball joints

Tow bar socket insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

dampness of oil around front calipers

front to rear brake pipes corroding,partly coverd by under trays.

fuel pipes corroding.

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 15 Feb 2011 91,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear brake pipes corroding,partly coverd by under trays.

fuel pipes corroding.

o/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,277 miles

Front brakes have a slight bind

Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,924 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

fuel pipes rusty

rear axle/cross member rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,989 miles

front sections of front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

fuel pipes rusty

offside rear outer sill rusting

rear chassis rusting

wear in both rear anti-roll bar links

Pass 4 Jan 2008 77,782 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,667 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 67,491 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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N479 HEX is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N479 HEX, 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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N479 HEX is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 6 January 1996.

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