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P426 JDC

1997 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,372 mi
Last recorded159,372 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 JDC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 159,372 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 143,371 miles

both front sides wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2008 143,371 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

both front sides wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 May 2007 135,923 miles

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

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

radiator cross member corroded /holed

Fail 15 May 2007 135,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

radiator cross member corroded /holed

Pass 9 Jun 2006 129,451 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 121,107 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 121,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P426 JDC is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P426 JDC, 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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P426 JDC is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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