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P786 MJA

1997 Nissan Terrano

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,036 mi
Last recorded114,036 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 MJA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 114,036 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all fuel pipes corroded

wiper spindlesd worn

Fail 25 Mar 2013 114,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all fuel pipes corroded

wiper spindlesd worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 108,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 108,257 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 102,017 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 102,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,024 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 96,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 90,272 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 90,272 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 70,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 70,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P786 MJA is a 1997 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P786 MJA, 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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P786 MJA is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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