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R491 JCN

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,170 mi
Last recorded119,170 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 JCN
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 119,170 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 119,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,905 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,945 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,735 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 84,409 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 75,009 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 74,571 miles

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

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

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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R491 JCN is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R491 JCN, 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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R491 JCN is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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