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S838 CEB

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

143,027 mi
Last recorded143,027 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 CEB
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 143,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 142,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,353 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 142,306 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 140,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 138,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 133,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 128,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,603 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,684 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,222 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 108,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 90,639 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 88,138 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,458 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 77,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 70,950 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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S838 CEB is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 S838 CEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S838 CEB registered?

S838 CEB is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S838 CEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S838 CEB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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