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PJ53 VEL

2003 Nissan Terrano

Silver Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,793 mi
Last recorded101,793 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VEL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,793 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

chassis legs getting corroded

front sub-frame getting corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 101,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chassis legs getting corroded

front sub-frame getting corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,415 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 101,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 97,541 miles

steering inner joint slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sreering joints have slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,764 miles

nearside and offside steering idler has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,944 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,598 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,788 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 62,788 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 54,548 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,970 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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PJ53 VEL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Silver with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 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 PJ53 VEL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ53 VEL registered?

PJ53 VEL is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ53 VEL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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