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S948 VCL

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,460 mi
Last recorded186,460 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 VCL
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2010 186,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front anti roll bushes worn

front inner arches corroded

rear inner arches corroded

rear inner sills corroding

rear outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Dec 2008 181,551 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 176,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 171,082 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 167,969 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 167,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S948 VCL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S948 VCL, 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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What year was S948 VCL registered?

S948 VCL is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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