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PN03 PLZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,603 mi
Last recorded122,603 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 PLZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,603 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 122,595 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 119,688 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 119,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer boot (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear sub frame in mutable areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 113,967 miles

Corrosion to o/s/r body mounting infront of rear wheel

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,967 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/r body mounting infront of rear wheel

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 105,375 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Rear chassis legs corroded on inner face next to fuel tank

Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,603 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,781 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 88,781 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,326 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 81,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,915 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,264 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,131 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 24,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,399 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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PN03 PLZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PN03 PLZ, 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.

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PN03 PLZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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