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S803 AJL

1998 Nissan Terrano

White Diesel 2650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

253,167 mi
Last recorded253,167 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS803 AJL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,650cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 253,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 251,163 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 251,130 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner arch and underneath within 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 249,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 244,420 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front suspension on bump stops

Fail 8 Nov 2022 244,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front suspension on bump stops

Pass 9 Nov 2021 241,163 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank damp

Pass 27 Oct 2020 237,197 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear just before axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 233,100 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 225,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded

damp around fuel pump area - no leak found

Fail 10 Oct 2018 225,986 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter bulb (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded

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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S803 AJL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in White with a 2,650cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S803 AJL, 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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S803 AJL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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