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R539 GTM

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,026 mi
Last recorded188,026 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 GTM
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 188,026 miles

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

entire underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

vehicle in poor general condition

Pass 22 Jul 2011 180,277 miles

underneath vehicle showing sighs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2011 180,265 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable insecure

underneath vehicle showing sighs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 173,275 miles

foot pedal rubber

front brake hoses deteriorated

fuel lines badly corroded

nearside rear shock absorber

nearside rear suspension bump stop

offside front and front to rearmetak brake pipes corroded

offside front chassis corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2010 173,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

foot brake pedal rubber

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear shock leaking

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 165,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 165,375 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

inners sills holed not in a prescribed area

rear numberplate is deterioating

Fail 19 Jul 2008 146,143 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 146,143 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 135,435 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 123,477 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 123,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres scuffed bald around inner edges † †235/75x15 ('S' rated) All Terrain

Pass 27 Sep 2005 110,961 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET NEXT TO GEARBOX LOOSE

LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB - SUSPECT HUB SEAL OR WHEEL CYLINDER

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

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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R539 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R539 GTM, 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 R539 GTM registered?

R539 GTM is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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