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P551 PEW

1997 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,270 mi
Last recorded194,270 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 PEW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 194,270 miles

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

Nearside inner wing corroded and just about in holed

Fail 19 Aug 2009 194,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside inner wing corroded and just about in holed

Pass 7 Aug 2008 180,427 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 180,410 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 163,474 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 163,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer mounting bolts slack

Pass 20 Jun 2006 144,749 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 144,749 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P551 PEW is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P551 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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P551 PEW is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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