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P654 MVS

1996 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,198 mi
Last recorded154,198 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 MVS
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 154,198 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all front to rear and rear end apart from across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill within 30cm of seat/seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear next to load sensor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 153,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 152,312 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 150,316 miles

all brake pipes corroded

underside corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 150,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner and outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2016 149,014 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 146,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 146,244 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded limiter to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 143,476 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limitneeds changing

rear springs corroded

rear wiper deterioated

some bushes deterioated

varois parts corroded ok with test tool but a hammer would make holes

welding carried out sealed over hard to inspect

Fail 15 Apr 2014 143,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear springs corroded

rear wiper deterioated

varois parts corroded ok with test tool but a hammer would make holes

Pass 28 Mar 2013 136,771 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Mar 2013 136,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Mar 2012 128,661 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,852 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 117,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,953 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 108,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 104,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 104,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,988 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 88,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P654 MVS is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 113,293 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 P654 MVS, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P654 MVS is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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