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P285 WDG

1997 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,196 mi
Last recorded145,196 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 WDG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 145,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 137,868 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 132,559 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 127,645 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 127,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 May 2011 121,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 121,939 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 116,400 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 116,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 111,084 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,084 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 104,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 97,225 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 90,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly 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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P285 WDG is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P285 WDG, 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 P285 WDG registered?

P285 WDG is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P285 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 WDG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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