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R408 BYG

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,855 mi
Last recorded133,855 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 BYG
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 133,855 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 33,460 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 131,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 119,738 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 112,007 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,895 miles

n/s/f headlamp has slight flicker

Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f headlamp has slight flicker

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,691 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,691 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,503 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 89,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,456 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 77,658 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Leak from rear hub oil seal into brake drum

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,857 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 71,852 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,939 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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R408 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R408 BYG, 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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R408 BYG is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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