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P659 DBV

1996 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,092 mi
Last recorded178,092 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 DBV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 178,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 175,491 miles

n/s/r floor corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 173,851 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2015 173,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 Jul 2014 168,931 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2014 168,931 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2013 164,528 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 164,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 157,394 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 157,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 153,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 147,802 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 147,802 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 140,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 135,078 miles

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

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

slight play in near side drop arm

Pass 2 Jul 2007 128,405 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 128,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 122,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 122,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 115,016 miles

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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P659 DBV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 P659 DBV, 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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P659 DBV is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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