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R379 TCJ

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 TCJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 79,649 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 79,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc signs of excessive heat build up

many underbody components generally effected by underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 79,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad broken in caliper (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc signs of excessive heat build up

many underbody components generally effected by underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,784 miles

Rear brakes noisy on roller brake tester

signs of heat nearside front disc , front pad wear irregular

Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across beam axel (3.6.B.1)

Rear brakes noisy on roller brake tester

signs of heat nearside front disc , front pad wear irregular

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,800 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,796 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

most underbody components effected by surface rust

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,190 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody generally effected by surface rust

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,268 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 75,407 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 74,266 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,513 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 72,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,201 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 68,131 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 66,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 66,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 66,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 56,519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 56,519 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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R379 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R379 TCJ, 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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R379 TCJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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