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P697 VGC

1997 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,617 mi
Last recorded139,617 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,617 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 139,530 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 127,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,720 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 127,700 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 115,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 115,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2013 54,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 85,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,409 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2011 67,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 58,152 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 54,512 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 51,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 47,846 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 47,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 42,729 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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P697 VGC is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P697 VGC, 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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P697 VGC is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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