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R559 EYA

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,531 mi
Last recorded166,531 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 EYA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 166,531 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the hole length of the chassis corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment relay arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 162,246 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 162,227 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users wheel cylinder leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount front of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 158,514 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 158,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 155,405 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 155,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 151,484 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 151,480 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around rear mounting arm of front wishbone (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering around mounting of rear trailing arm (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2016 146,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 146,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 142,325 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 142,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 137,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 132,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 132,845 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 125,864 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 125,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 118,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 118,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,486 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,345 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 100,338 miles

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

wipers split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 91,038 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 81,490 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 70,447 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 70,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,911 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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R559 EYA is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R559 EYA, 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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R559 EYA is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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