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R270 EMJ

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

117,185 mi
Last recorded117,185 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 EMJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 117,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 113,357 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 110,474 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 105,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 104,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 101,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,307 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 100,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 98,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 97,483 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 95,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 92,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 90,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,901 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,282 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,053 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 86,053 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 82,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 82,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 78,898 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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R270 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R270 EMJ, 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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R270 EMJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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