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R486 MNJ

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,852 mi
Last recorded192,852 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 MNJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 192,852 miles

Advisory items same as in last test report on Test No. 207226731200 Aug 24th 2011 GD

Fail 24 Aug 2011 192,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread depths low.

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2010 178,145 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Row 2 of rear seats not fitted at time of testing. ( seat belts not tested )

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint .

Fail 21 Sep 2010 178,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear bump stops are missing.

Engine is leaking oil.

Row 2 of rear seats not fitted at time of testing. ( seat belts not tested )

Slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link rod ball joint .

Pass 21 Sep 2009 164,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 149,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 136,790 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 122,350 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 122,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

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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R486 MNJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R486 MNJ, 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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R486 MNJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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