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P265 DEP

1997 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 3153cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

283,303 mi
Last recorded283,303 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 DEP
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,153cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 283,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 283,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 275,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 275,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 258,876 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 238,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 225,080 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 216,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 216,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 202,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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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P265 DEP is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 3,153cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P265 DEP, 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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What year was P265 DEP registered?

P265 DEP is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P265 DEP safe to buy?

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