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S983 DGR

1998 Nissan Terrano

Green Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,355 mi
Last recorded158,355 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Nissan Terrano107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 DGR
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 158,355 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all ball joints have slight play

all body mounts slightly corroded

both sides sills / floors slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2014 149,953 miles

general corrosion to underside

Fail 30 Jan 2014 149,953 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 18 Feb 2013 143,276 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 143,275 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 134,509 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 134,456 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,172 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 4 Dec 2010 123,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,401 miles

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

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2009 111,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,297 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 103,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 75,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 64,618 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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S983 DGR is a 1998 Nissan Terrano in Green with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S983 DGR, 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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S983 DGR is a 1998 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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