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P808 PTU

1997 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,987 mi
Last recorded161,987 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Terrano111,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 PTU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 161,987 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 161,984 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 156,100 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipes

slight exhaust blow from centre box and tail pipe

Fail 14 Mar 2011 156,098 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2010 151,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 151,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 147,029 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 139,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 131,478 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 124,370 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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P808 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 70%.

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 P808 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 P808 PTU registered?

P808 PTU is a 1997 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P808 PTU safe to buy?

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