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R678 CEX

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,971 mi
Last recorded137,971 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 CEX
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 137,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

front outer wheel arches corroding

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer / under sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

front cross member corroded

front outer wheel arches corroding

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2013 133,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

fuel tank sheild corroded

nearside front indicator lense taped up

underside corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 133,245 miles

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

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

Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank sheild corroded

nearside front indicator lense taped up

underside corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 124,531 miles

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2012 124,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer 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)

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

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

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2011 118,608 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,608 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 103,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

both front brake discs showing signs of wear/corrosion

front bumper corner mounting brackets corroded/weak

fuel tank stone guard corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,580 miles

6th and 7th seat not fitted at time of test

all metal brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

o/s/front wiper blade split

tank gaurd/support starting to corrode

Pass 14 Apr 2008 93,751 miles

early corrosion metal brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2008 93,720 miles

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

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

early corrosion metal brake pipes

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,870 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2005 69,452 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 69,452 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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R678 CEX is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R678 CEX, 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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R678 CEX is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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