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N480 GBM

1996 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,321 mi
Last recorded143,321 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 GBM
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 143,321 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 143,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 141,439 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 141,427 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 140,120 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 140,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 136,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 130,625 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 126,187 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear antiroll bar link worn

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside front wheelbearing slight freeplay

Fail 2 Feb 2008 126,187 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear antiroll bar link worn

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside front wheelbearing slight freeplay

Pass 1 Feb 2007 115,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 103,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N480 GBM is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N480 GBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N480 GBM?

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What year was N480 GBM registered?

N480 GBM is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N480 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 GBM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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