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S97 YDA

1998 Nissan Terrano

Purple Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

239,404 mi
Last recorded239,404 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 YDA
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 239,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 235,929 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 235,929 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 231,853 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 231,853 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 228,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 228,093 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 223,781 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 223,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 217,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 212,518 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 212,518 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 204,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 204,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 199,036 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 199,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 188,860 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 178,179 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F under wing guard loose

Fail 9 Jan 2015 178,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

O/S/F under wing guard loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 172,343 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 172,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 172,336 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 172,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 164,750 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 164,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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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S97 YDA is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Purple with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S97 YDA, 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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S97 YDA is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 17 October 1998.

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