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S890 MTH

1998 Nissan Terrano

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,659 mi
Last recorded162,659 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 MTH
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 162,659 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch holed

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 155,531 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion upper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge meets minimal pass criteria

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 155,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Upper has inner heavy corrosion

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear fuel line corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front runner board insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2014 147,847 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 147,551 miles

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

heavy corrosion nearside inner front

Pass 9 Oct 2013 134,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake travel and noisey on rear wheels

Pass 8 Feb 2013 130,252 miles

advice nsr inner sill holed but not affecting chassis and brakes

advice nsr outer sill corroded not affecting chassis or brakes

advice osr inner sill holed but not affecting chassis and brakes

advice osr sill corroded not affecting chassis and brakes

Fail 8 Feb 2013 130,252 miles

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

advice nsr inner sill holed but not affecting chassis and brakes

advice nsr outer sill corroded not affecting chassis or brakes

advice osr inner sill holed but not affecting chassis and brakes

advice osr sill corroded not affecting chassis and brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2012 128,961 miles

advice corossion nsr sill and inner sill

advice corrosion osr sill and inner sill

Fail 9 Feb 2012 128,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

advice corossion nsr sill and inner sill

advice corrosion osr sill and inner sill

Pass 15 Feb 2011
Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside and Nearside brake house mountings corroded but not weakend

Rear seat in folded down

Pass 30 Nov 2007 112,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 107,774 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 107,774 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S890 MTH is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S890 MTH, 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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S890 MTH is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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