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S89 WUJ

1998 Nissan Terrano

Red Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 WUJ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2019 115,438 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

main brake pipes to & from compensator slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 114,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear out of load vale (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 28 Mar 2018 114,411 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear out of load vale (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 31 Mar 2017 113,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 113,001 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear into valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,866 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,797 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,689 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 108,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 106,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,852 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,420 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 104,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 101,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,251 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 99,208 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 96,294 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 94,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 86,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,069 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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S89 WUJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Red with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S89 WUJ, 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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S89 WUJ is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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