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N542 YAV

1996 Nissan Terrano

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,632 mi
Last recorded194,632 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 YAV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 194,632 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nsf and osf track control arms have slight play

osf head lamp cracked

rear seats have child seats fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2010 188,432 miles

brake pipes rusty

front number plate deteriorated

osf headlamp cracked

osf wheel arch corroded

small stone chip zone a

Pass 8 Jul 2009 176,774 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 172,006 miles

both front cv boots perishing

nsf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2007 165,249 miles

baby seat fitted to osr

osf headlamp chiped

Pass 3 May 2006 154,676 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 154,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N542 YAV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N542 YAV, 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 N542 YAV registered?

N542 YAV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 4 June 1996.

Is N542 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 YAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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