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P338 XUP

1997 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,302 mi
Last recorded136,302 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 XUP
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2011 136,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroding and flexi hose ends corroded

exhaust corroded and weld repaired

front and rear chassis corroded

front cross member corroded and holed

front suspension lower arms rear mounts heavily corroded and bush cup corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 136,302 miles

brake pipes corroding and flexi hose ends corroded

exhaust corroded and weld repaired

front and rear chassis corroded

front cross member corroded and holed

front suspension lower arms rear mounts heavily corroded and bush cup corroded

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 135,882 miles

brake flexi hoses unions corroding

exhaust corroded and slight leak front pipe

front brake discs worn

fuel lines corroding

inner sills corroded

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded and holed

rear chassis corroded

rear wheels slightly binding on

Pass 20 Jun 2009 133,700 miles

front brake discs worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flex brake pipe unions corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

prescribed areaa appear to of been welded and then undersealed

Fail 18 Jun 2009 133,685 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flex brake pipe unions corroded

front brake discs worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 130,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake / fuel pipes corroded

front bumper damaged

front chassis corroded

front cross member holed

o/s/r brake light dim

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear cassis corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 130,861 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake / fuel pipes corroded

front bumper damaged

front chassis corroded

front cross member holed

o/s/r brake light dim

rear cassis corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 127,002 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 126,989 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 126,971 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 122,124 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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P338 XUP is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P338 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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P338 XUP is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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