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S834 RMJ

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Petrol 2389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,374 mi
Last recorded171,374 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 RMJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 171,374 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides+pipe sections (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake imbalence on max limit

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides sills/inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

left side of speedo illumination dim & just ok

oil leaks

Fail 14 Oct 2015 171,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' large objects on screen & hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner arches (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides+pipe sections (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake imbalence on max limit

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides sills/inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

left side of speedo illumination dim & just ok

oil leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2014 161,354 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 161,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 154,689 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slight corrosion main front to rear brake pipes / fuel pipes slight corrosion

o/s rear brake slight binding

Fail 4 Sep 2013 154,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s and n/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slight corrosion main front to rear brake pipes / fuel pipes slight corrosion

o/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 5 Sep 2012 143,905 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 135,515 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 126,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 118,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 110,782 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 110,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 99,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,222 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 95,222 miles

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

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

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

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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S834 RMJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S834 RMJ, 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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S834 RMJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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