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P297 XUP

1997 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 XUP
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 136,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 18 Jan 2018 136,486 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 129,536 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 126,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 121,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 115,795 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 104,144 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,280 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 72,858 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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P297 XUP is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P297 XUP, 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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P297 XUP is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P297 XUP safe to buy?

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