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P538 PEW

1997 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,664 mi
Last recorded138,664 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 PEW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,664 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2019 136,804 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 134,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on side wall

underbody surfasce corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 132,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner wall

Oil leak ()

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention

Fail 7 Jun 2017 132,832 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner wall

Oil leak ()

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention

Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 127,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 127,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 125,519 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 125,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 123,894 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,180 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 122,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 121,006 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 116,955 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 113,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 105,978 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,363 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 95,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P538 PEW is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P538 PEW, 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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P538 PEW is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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