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S859 CNU

1998 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,356 mi
Last recorded162,356 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 CNU
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 162,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 149,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 134,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 134,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fog lamp and brake lamps in tow bar socket not working

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside headlamp glass cracked

offside rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 92,752 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 92,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,058 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,406 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 48,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,652 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,913 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,913 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 40,887 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 40,742 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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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S859 CNU is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,664cc diesel 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 S859 CNU, 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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S859 CNU is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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