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P289 BVJ

1997 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,593 mi
Last recorded181,593 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 BVJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 181,593 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 181,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2017 181,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch area, (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner tread shoulder, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area, (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 172,329 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 172,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 156,817 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 156,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 141,639 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 133,436 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 128,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Apr 2012 128,393 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 118,606 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 112,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 105,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 99,397 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2007 99,360 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 95,001 miles

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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P289 BVJ is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P289 BVJ, 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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P289 BVJ is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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