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S83 HTE

1998 Nissan Terrano

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,414 mi
Last recorded143,414 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 HTE
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 143,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f inner wing corroded NOT within prescribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2012 143,414 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f inner wing corroded NOT within prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2011 143,112 miles

Battery insecure

DECELEROMETER (TAPLEY) BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE

FRONT CENTER LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F BULK HEAD CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F INNER WING /ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/R OUTER/INNER SILL CORRODED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

rear center to flexi brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2011 143,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

DECELEROMETER (TAPLEY) BRAKE TEST CARRIED OUT DUE TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE

FRONT CENTER LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F BULK HEAD CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

N/S/F INNER WING /ARCH CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

O/S/R OUTER/INNER SILL CORRODED NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 15 Jul 2011 143,070 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2010 138,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 138,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 136,228 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 136,227 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 133,821 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 133,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 128,160 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 128,148 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,467 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 117,088 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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S83 HTE is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S83 HTE, 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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S83 HTE is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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