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P779 NAH

1996 Nissan Terrano

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

180,650 mi
Last recorded180,650 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Terrano113,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 NAH
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 180,650 miles

Extensive corrosion underneath.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Front brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Front brake pads look low.

Front screen is cracked.

Main beam tell talle is not working, at present this is only an advisory item. Shortly it is due to become a failable item.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 180,642 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Extensive corrosion underneath.

Front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorating.

Front brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Front brake pads look low.

Front screen is cracked.

Main beam tell talle is not working, at present this is only an advisory item. Shortly it is due to become a failable item.

Fail 11 Nov 2011 180,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes going to front hoses are corroding.

Extensive corrosion underneath, some of which is only just acceptable & some which is excessive but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Front brake hose ferrules are corroding.

N/s washer jet is not working.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 178,546 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Front bumpstops missing, suspect if new are fitted suspension will not be high enough to clear them.

Fuel tank is heavily corroded, fuel levl ids only just above 1/4, tank may leak when full, but did not do so during the test.

Metal brake pipes and brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Middle exhaust silencer is in poor condition & leaking.

O/s rear handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 173,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 173,265 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 173,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sill and inner arch corroded

tow bar hitch close to rear number plate

Pass 7 Aug 2008 165,769 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 165,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 155,059 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 155,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 150,043 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 150,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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P779 NAH is a 1996 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 P779 NAH, 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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P779 NAH is a 1996 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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