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P744 SMJ

1997 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,927 mi
Last recorded127,927 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 SMJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 127,927 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 127,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 125,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 123,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 123,210 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 120,134 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 114,420 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 114,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P744 SMJ is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P744 SMJ, 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 P744 SMJ registered?

P744 SMJ is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P744 SMJ safe to buy?

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