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SV53 ACZ

2003 Nissan Terrano

Gold Diesel 2663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,857 mi
Last recorded138,857 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Terrano77,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ACZ
MakeNissan
ModelTerrano
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 138,857 miles

Underside has corrosion all over but not excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2016 135,689 miles

light corrion on main chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2015 127,484 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 127,482 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front panel corroded

fuel pipes rusty

general vehicle corrosion

rear coil springs rusty

rear diff leaking

Fail 29 Jan 2015 126,361 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

advise both chassis rails corroded

advise slight free play in steering wheel

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Sep 2014 123,089 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear diff leaking oil

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2014 123,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

engine management light on

rear diff leaking oil

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,283 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 104,438 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,916 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 26,207 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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SV53 ACZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano in Gold with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Terrano models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,403 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 SV53 ACZ, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Terrano is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV53 ACZ is a 2003 Nissan Terrano, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is SV53 ACZ safe to buy?

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