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R53 JTX

1998 Nissan Terrano

Red Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,109 mi
Last recorded85,109 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 JTX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 85,109 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s o/s rear of outer sills corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded /holed

Fail 19 Jun 2018 80,737 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel lines corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded holed

slight leak front exhaust system

surface corrosion rear outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2017 72,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

underside of the vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,691 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under side of vehicle is dirty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,335 miles

nsf head light cracked

osf brake slight binding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen in zone A

Fail 26 Mar 2013 49,276 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf head light cracked

osf brake slight binding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen in zone A

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,190 miles

nsf head lamp aim image poor due to head lamp cracked

Fail 23 Mar 2012 47,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres peirshed 235 75 15

both rear tyres slight peirshed in tread

nsf head lamp aim image poor due to head lamp cracked

osf brake slight binding

osf tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,400 miles

both front brakes sticking slightly

front brake pads appear well worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,221 miles

n/s headlamp cracked, poor pattern

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,682 miles

n/s headlamp poor pattern/lense cracked

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,236 miles

n/s/f head lamp aim slight high

n/s/f head light cracked

n/s/f wiper blade poor

o/s/r brake not pulling up very well

oil leak from engine

rear steel brake pipe on back axle slight corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,688 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,856 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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R53 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R53 JTX, 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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R53 JTX is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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