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R121 BNT

1998 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,508 mi
Last recorded169,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 BNT
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 169,508 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust bracket missing

front panel [x member holed & corroded]

inner sills & body corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 161,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear shock bushes perished

rear sills & inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 161,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear shock bushes perished

rear sills & inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 150,235 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 150,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 140,681 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 140,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 128,423 miles

light surface cracks in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2011 128,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

light surface cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 117,725 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 108,872 miles

both rear chassis slightly corroded

offside front body mount slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 108,839 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member lots of surface corrosion

o/s n/s front bumper brackets corroded

o/s n/s front inner wing ruber flaps fitted - unable to check chassis

o/s n/s front tyres have small splits on outer walls

o/s n/s rear bump stops insecure & n/s front missing

o/s n/s rear top spring mounting chassis lots of surface corrosion

Pass 1 May 2008 101,829 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 93,455 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 93,455 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 83,954 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 76,833 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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R121 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 107,122 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 R121 BNT, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Terrano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R121 BNT is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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