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R138 XAO

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,266 mi
Last recorded140,266 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 XAO
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 140,266 miles

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

has corrosion inside nearside wing but not in a prescribed area

Fail 23 Jul 2009 140,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

has corrosion inside nearside wing but not in a prescribed area

Fail 22 Jul 2008 125,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 125,392 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 110,910 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 110,907 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 94,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 80,129 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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R138 XAO is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R138 XAO, 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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What year was R138 XAO registered?

R138 XAO is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R138 XAO safe to buy?

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