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NIL 7478

2001 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,815 mi
Last recorded108,815 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Terrano69,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 7478
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 108,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance/fluctuating

front discs corroded/worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front wipers noisy

movement in both front droplinks

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside front washer partiaully chocked

nearside rear tyre on limit

no rear rear seats,belts fitted

rear boot at door corroding,small hole

underneath of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 108,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake pipes corroded

front brake imbalance/fluctuating

front discs corroded/worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

front wipers noisy

movement in both front droplinks

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside front washer partiaully chocked

nearside rear tyre on limit

no rear rear seats,belts fitted

rear boot at door corroding,small hole

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,989 miles

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

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

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

Front panel below radiator corroded (Requires attention)

N/S & O/S front brakes slightly stiff to rotate wheels (NOT BINDING BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 98,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front panel below radiator corroded (Requires attention)

N/S & O/S front brakes slightly stiff to rotate wheels (NOT BINDING BUT REQUIRES ATTENTION)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 79,627 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner sills corroded

both rear anti-roll bar drop links play

front cross member corroded

front diff damp

front to rear at front brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

noise from power steering pump or belt

offside front brake disc surface corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2010 79,626 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both inner sills corroded

both rear anti-roll bar drop links play

front cross member corroded

front diff damp

front to rear at front brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

noise from power steering pump or belt

offside front brake disc surface corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,837 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front wheel bearings small play

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,252 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 43,252 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,045 miles

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

Front 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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NIL 7478 is a 2001 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 69,082 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 NIL 7478, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NIL 7478 is a 2001 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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