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N540 DTR

1996 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,501 mi
Last recorded188,501 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 DTR
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 188,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

slight movement in steering

slight movement offside front hub area

slight travel parking brake

Pass 1 May 2008 176,950 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2008 176,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 160,114 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake on limit

Pass 18 Apr 2006 143,943 miles

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

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

hand brake effort on limit

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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N540 DTR is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N540 DTR, 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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What year was N540 DTR registered?

N540 DTR is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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