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N494 TBO

1996 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,133 mi
Last recorded184,133 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 TBO
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 184,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

wiper blade worn

Fail 9 Aug 2013 184,133 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

wiper blade worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Pass 30 Jul 2012 160,799 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 156,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 148,434 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 148,434 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 143,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,337 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 136,337 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 129,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 121,783 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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N494 TBO is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N494 TBO, 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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N494 TBO is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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