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R278 CJV

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 CJV
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2010 112,671 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 97,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,665 miles

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play steering area

Fail 17 Oct 2008 85,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Sidelight dim

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play both front wheel bearings

Slight play steering area

Pass 9 Oct 2007 79,944 miles

offside rear bump stop missing.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 79,925 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 73,577 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 73,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres on vehicle worn

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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R278 CJV is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R278 CJV, 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 R278 CJV registered?

R278 CJV is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R278 CJV safe to buy?

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