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P717 VGG

1997 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,117 mi
Last recorded143,117 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 VGG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2015 143,117 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot sloor (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

n/s/f indicator damaged

n/s/r light got tape on

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2014 142,338 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 142,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

car heavily corroded not safe to be on road

Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,989 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 136,989 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 130,294 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 130,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 126,052 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 126,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 122,549 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 118,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 113,294 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 113,294 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 103,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,765 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 89,700 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 80,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P717 VGG is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P717 VGG, 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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P717 VGG is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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