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R178 REW

1998 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,963 mi
Last recorded103,963 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 REW
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 103,963 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 102,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 100,438 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2016 99,402 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,057 miles

Offside front inner sill has excessive corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Fail 15 May 2015 97,055 miles

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

Offside front inner sill has excessive corrosion, but not affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings

Pass 24 May 2014 94,530 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,976 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 88,859 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 86,626 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 80,988 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 78,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,484 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2007 70,354 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 63,945 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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R178 REW is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R178 REW, 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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R178 REW is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R178 REW safe to buy?

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