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P53 AJT

1997 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,145 mi
Last recorded171,145 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 AJT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 171,145 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 171,145 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 169,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 167,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 167,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 164,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 164,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 161,425 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 161,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 158,153 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 154,891 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 151,332 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 147,634 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 142,961 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 134,337 miles

head light aim just ok

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 18 Jul 2011 130,418 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 130,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 123,328 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 116,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 109,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 96,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,205 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 93,205 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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P53 AJT is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P53 AJT, 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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P53 AJT is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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