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N685 HHG

1996 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

223,285 mi
Last recorded223,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 HHG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 223,285 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 212,997 miles

brake warning light on dash (no leaks on system at time of test)

fuel tank dented

Fail 5 Jan 2012 212,941 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 200,673 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 200,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f/ side light dim

Pass 6 Jan 2010 187,639 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 187,471 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 176,125 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 176,125 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 164,924 miles

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

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

fuel tank damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2007 164,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2006 151,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 151,083 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 137,099 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 137,097 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

washer jets partially blocked

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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N685 HHG is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N685 HHG, 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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N685 HHG is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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