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N541 LGN

1996 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 LGN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 51,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 47,429 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,804 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 43,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 41,986 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,986 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 39,649 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 39,649 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 36,129 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 36,129 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,912 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 35,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 35,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,809 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 35,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,724 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,393 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,096 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 35,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,604 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 34,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,868 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 33,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,783 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 37,707 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,503 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 32,996 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 32,996 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 31,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N541 LGN is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 N541 LGN, 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

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What year was N541 LGN registered?

N541 LGN is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N541 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N541 LGN shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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