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P720 PTU

1997 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,185 mi
Last recorded135,185 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 PTU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 135,185 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 129,211 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 123,693 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 119,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 114,303 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 114,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 106,975 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 106,916 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 101,220 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 95,210 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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P720 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P720 PTU, 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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What year was P720 PTU registered?

P720 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P720 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 PTU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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