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P121 WHG

1997 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,878 mi
Last recorded126,878 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 WHG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 126,878 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

fuel pipes rusty

o/s rear shock top rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2011 126,652 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

battery insecure

fuel pipes rusty at rear end

o/s rear shock top rusted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 109,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear t/bar electrics bracket rusted

Pass 6 Aug 2008 101,889 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 101,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 92,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 92,373 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 84,955 miles

Advise offside front flexable brake hose,metal insert corroded

Advise offside front tyre close to legal minimum(tyre worn on inside edge)

Advise offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Advise offside rear seat belt checked as far as possible without disconnecting child seat

Advise play in nearside lower ball joint

Advise play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

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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P121 WHG is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 111,508 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 P121 WHG, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P121 WHG is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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