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R543 KDL

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,678 mi
Last recorded98,678 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 KDL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 98,678 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 97,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,673 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 94,946 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,983 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,169 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

been heavily under sealed

centre exhaust blowing by cat also rear section very weak

lambda very close to fail limit due to exhaust blowing

Fail 18 Jun 2018 85,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

been heavily under sealed

centre exhaust blowing by cat also rear section very weak

lambda very close to fail limit due to exhaust blowing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,666 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,788 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,287 miles

frount brake pads getting low

rear wipr split

surface corroision underneath

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,998 miles

rer seats folded down

Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,880 miles

play in nsf drop link

Fail 14 Jun 2012 46,880 miles

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

nsf tyre close to limits/ also perished

play in nsf drop link

Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,503 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,070 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 23,567 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 23,567 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 17,011 miles

BOTH FROUNT TYRES SLIGHT PERISHED

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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R543 KDL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R543 KDL, 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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R543 KDL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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