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PJ02 XGA

2002 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,032 mi
Last recorded55,032 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Terrano77,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 XGA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody \inner \outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner \ outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 54,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 53,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 52,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 45,768 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 45,768 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,936 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,936 miles

Emissions not tested snapped exhast (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,140 miles

Front bumper insecure

nearside running board insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,817 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 33,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,822 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 30,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering lock stop damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear washer inop

Pass 7 Apr 2012 24,781 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 24,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front propshaft joint is worn

n/side rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 4,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

last mot 54547m

long travel on handbrake

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,547 miles

both front brake disks starting to corrode on edges

both front brake disks starting to wear thin

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

Fail 23 Apr 2007 47,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 47,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 41,807 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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PJ02 XGA is a 2002 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 77,979 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 PJ02 XGA, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ02 XGA is a 2002 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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