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R551 GFL

1998 Nissan Terrano

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 GFL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 146,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 146,415 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and back also floor when the coil spring is (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and back also floor when the coil spring is (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 143,167 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 143,167 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 138,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,210 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 131,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 115,701 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 115,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 111,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 104,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front number plate damaged

oil on n/s rear brake drum/back plate!!!!

sills corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 104,658 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front number plate damaged

oil on n/s rear brake drum/back plate!!!!

sills corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2011 103,036 miles

Both outer sills corroded at rear end.

Movement in both front wheel bearings-advise attention soon.

N/s front tyre wearing on edge

O/s headlamp lens damaged

Rear of exhaust corroding-advise replacing soon.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 103,034 miles

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

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

Both outer sills corroded at rear end.

Movement in both front wheel bearings-advise attention soon.

N/s front tyre wearing on edge

O/s headlamp lens damaged

Rear of exhaust corroding-advise replacing soon.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 99,047 miles

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

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,746 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,316 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 81,282 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 81,265 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,160 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 69,553 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 69,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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R551 GFL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R551 GFL, 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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R551 GFL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R551 GFL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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